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Cost of living affecting social cohesion in Australia according to report

Social cohesion

Cost of living affecting social cohesion in Australia according to report Source: Pixabay

Social cohesion in Australia is gradually declining amid political and economic pressures. That's according to the 17th annual Scanlon Report which surveys Australians on issues such as multiculturalism, trust in government and community life. Australians are not as united as they have been in previous years with a range of factors including events overseas such as the conflict in the Middle East contributing to the decline.



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