‘Discontent and distrust’: annual social cohesion checkup shows exactly what’s making Australia angry
Summary
An annual Scanlon report found that Australia’s social cohesion index stayed at 78 out of 100, even as many people reported economic pressure, distrust of government and pessimism about the future. Support for immigration and multiculturalism remained high, while cost of living and housing ranked among the public’s leading concerns.Key Facts
- More than 10,000 Australians answered 100 questions for the Scanlon report.
- The social cohesion index remained at 78 out of 100, unchanged since 2023.
- Sixty-two percent of adults said they believed social cohesion had declined in recent years.
- Nearly one-third of respondents expected their lives to worsen over the next four years, up from 29% last year.
- Forty-eight percent were pessimistic about Australia’s future, compared with 43% in 2025.
- Cost of living was the most-cited issue facing Australia, named by 36% of respondents; housing was second at 11%.
- Seventy-seven percent were concerned about a severe global economic downturn.
- The report said economic hardship was linked to some voters switching their support to One Nation.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
