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Threats to Australian Democracy - Coggle Diagram
Threats to Australian Democracy
Corruption
Corruption is the immoral abuse of power for personal gain
Corruption has an impact on investment, capital, inflows, foreign trade & aid, official growth, inequality and government expenditure etc
https://www.abc.net.au/religion/democracy,-corruption-and-the-erosion-of-political-trust/11959582
Lawlessness
When gangs act unruly and violent
Over recent years it has been easier for people to organise large gatherings, therefore has been an increase in the number of young gangs
Gangs are concerning as while they pose a risk to public safety, some members can be involved in crimes
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Education_Employment_and_Workplace_Relations/Completed_inquiries/2002-04/building03/report/07ch4
Media Bias and Voting
News corps such as the Sunday Times (Perth), The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) and Herald Sun(Melbourne) are generally recognised as supporting the Liberal National coliation
Fairfax media publications such as The Age (Melbourne) and The Sydney Morning Herald are often viewed as supporting the Labor party
When voting most voters gain their information from the media, however, Australia's media is often criticised for showing political bias against others
https://scholar.harvard.edu/mbaum/publications/issue-bias-how-issue-coverage-and-media-bias-affect-voter-perceptions-elections
Organised crime
Organised crime generally refers to criminal groups and networks that undertake very carefully criminal activities
Organised crime is a global problem that threatens the national security and safety of citizens
Examples include: drug trafficking, crimed robbery & human trafficking etc
Organised crime is estimated to cost our economy $15 billion per year
https://www.journalijar.com/article/22048/organised-crime--a-threat-to-democracy/