A new survey has found immigrants to Australia share similar values to people born here, but feel less able to defend their beliefs and freedoms.
The national survey by the University of Canberra's Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis show that many migrants are unhappy with the political process, and politicians in particular.
Director of the Institute Professor Mark Evans told Thea Cowie Australian migrants often feel unable to fully participate in democracy, and don't believe political parties represent diverse views.
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