Governor general warns of ‘growing catastrophe’ that threatens to undermine democracy in Australia

The Guardian reports that Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn has warned of a 'growing catastrophe' stemming from poor understanding of the country's constitutional foundation. Two years into her role as King Charles's representative in Canberra, Mostyn says there's widespread failure to understand or feel pride in democracy's civic foundations. Attacks on institutions and threats against elected officials are undermining participation, she warned, and knowledge of how government operates is in steady decline. Better civics education is needed.

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