Governor general Sam Mostyn on the ‘growing catastrophe’ in our democracy - podcast

Two years into her role representing King Charles, Australia’s head of state, the governor general, Sam Mostyn, says she has observed a “woeful lack of understanding” among the adult population about the civic underpinnings of Australia’s democracy – beginning with the constitution.Mostyn speaks to Guardian Australia political editor, Tom McIlroy, at Admiralty House in Sydney about her decision to focus on a wide-ranging civics education for modern Australia, to address the “growing catastrophe” that undermines democratic participationRead more:Governor general warns of ‘growing catastrophe’ that threatens to undermine democracy in Australia Continue reading...