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Threats to Australian Democracy - Coggle Diagram
Threats to Australian Democracy
Media Bias and Voting
When voting most voters gain their information from the media.
It is essential that the Australian media presents impartial and unbiased information. But most of the time, they don't.
In Australia, the media is often criticised for showing political bias
Source: A summary of some major Australian media organisations and their perceived political biases
News Corp Australia
Publications
The Sunday Times (Perth)
The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
The Herald Sun (Melbourne)
Perceived Bias
Generally recognised as supporting the Liberal-National coalition
Fairfax Media
Publications
The Age (Melbourne)
The Sydney Morning Herald
Perceived bias
Often viewed as supporting the Labour party
Australian Broadcasting
Corporation (ABC)
Publications
ABC news
Lateline
Perceived bias
Often viewed as supporting the Labour party and the Australian Greens
The Daily Telegraph attacking Bill Shorten, the Labour Party leader, and his Mother (
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/blogs/tim-blair/sobstory-bill-sells-mother-short/news-story/382054a7d67489d39c440d10fcc926bd
)
ABC News attacking PM Scott Morrison, Liberal leader and Prime MInister of Australia (
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-14/grieving-daughter-prime-minister-funeral-coronavirus-queensland/12662534
)
Organised Crime
organised crime is a global problem that threatens the national security and safety of citizens all around the world
Organise crime is estimated to cost our economy over $15 billion per year
Organised crime generally refers to criminal groups and networks that undertake very carefully planned criminal activities.
Some organised crimes include: major trafficking of illegal drugs and weapons, armed robbery and cybercrime, and more recently, human trafficking
Corruption
Corruption is the immoral abuse of power for personal gain
Australia is viewed as having one of the least corrupt public or government sectors in the world, ranked 12th of 180 countries in terms of being least corrupt
Our ranking has dropped over the past 5 years due to an increase in corruption, bribery and fraud in various organisations, including political parties, trade unions and private businesses
One major corruption case involved two companies being charged with bribery in 2011, after they allegedly tried to make illegal deals to sell plastic banknotes to the former Iraqi government.
Lawlessness
lawlessness is generally associated with gangs who act in an unruly and sometimes violent
Over recent years it has been easier for people to organise large gatherings, therefore there has been an increase in the number of young gangs
These gangs become involved in street violence, vandalism and other minor crimes
Having these young gangs is concerning as while they pose a risk to public safety, some members of these gangs can become disconnected from society and involve in organised crime
Influence of those with vested interests
Over recent years, there has been an increasing concern that a small amount of very wealthy individuals and large corporations have been able to have a disproportionate amount of influence over government policy in Australia by making large donations to political parties who benefit their interests
Prior to the 2016 feeral election, both the Liberal and Labour parties received large donations from wealthy individuals who owned businesses that might benefit from the election of either party
The liberals received approximately $200 000 in donations from Charles Bass, the co-founder of a major mining company, Aquila Resources
The Labour Party recived about $200 000 from a large union group, which supports workers' rights, called United Voice