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Public trust in politicians continues to slide, report shows

Treasurer Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, November 30, 2017. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Treasurer Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, November 30, 2017. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Politicians and the government facing criticism is nothing new. But new research by the Scanlon Foundation paints an even bleaker picture than first thought, with public sentiment that political leaders will do the right thing continuing to slide. This feature reveals more details.



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