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Threats to democracy - Coggle Diagram
Threats to democracy
Media bias and voting
It is essential that the media present impartial and unbiased information as most voters gain their information from the media.
News Corp Australia and Fairfax Media are the two biggest and most influential media organisations in Australia. They are account for 85% of all newspaper sales and they certainly have the ability to influence a wide audience
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Different media outlets also have their own way of presenting events and issues of the day. It can be an interesting exercise to scan different online news services or flick across TV news channels to see how the same issue is being presented in a single day by different sources
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Corruption
Australia used to be viewed as having one of the least corrupt public or government sectors in the world. However, the ranking has dropped over the last five years due to an increase in corruption, bribery and fraud in various organisations inclduing political parties, trade unions and private businesses.
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Corruption, or the immoral abuse of power for personal gain, is another factor that threatens democracies all around the world.
All states and federal government have anti-corruption agencies that work with the police to combat corruption throughout Australia
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Organised crime
It is a global problem that threatens the national security and safety of citizens all around the world, including Australia
It refers to criminal groups and networks that undertake very carefully planned criminal activities including major trafficking of illegal drugs and weapons, armed robbery and cybercrime.
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In Australia, we have a range of state and federal bodies that work together to combat organised crime- such as the state and federal police, the Australian Crime Commission and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
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Lawlessness
Generally associated with gangs who act in an unruly and sometimes violent manner with no regard for the law. Over recent years, as it has become easier for people to organise large gatherings, there has been an increase in the number of young gangs.
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Young gangs start to become involved in street violence, vandalism and other minor crimes. this is concerning because, in addition to posing a risk to public safety, some members of these can become disconnected from society and involved in organised crime
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