Accountability in Australia

According to the survey conducted by Roy Morgan, what do the 2023 results show about Australians' trust in corporate brands?

• Australians have never been more distrustful of corporate brands than right now.

• Australians have complete trust in corporate brands.

• Australians' trust in corporate brands has remained the same over the past six years.

• Australians' trust in corporate brands has significantly increased.

What does the report highlight as examples of recent corporate transgressions?

• Harvey Norman's JobKeeper windfall, Rio Tinto's destruction of Juukan Gorge, the PwC tax leak scandal, data breaches at Optus and Medibank, and the resistance by Qantas to refund $2 billion to customers who unknowingly paid for cancelled flights.

• The Morrison government-inspired Robotdebt scheme and the approvals of fossil fuel projects.

• The lack of transparency, failure to consult, and normalisation of dubious practices.

• The federal government's sale of coal and approvals of new coal mines.

What did the Liberal Party MP, Zoe McKenzie, describe the Robotdebt scheme as?

• One of the poorest chapters of public administration in Australian history.

• A successful and necessary government initiative.

• In line with notions of personal responsibility and integrity in government.

• A positive step towards improving public trust.

What action did Prime Minister Scott Morrison take to concentrate his power?

• He appointed himself to five ministerial portfolios without the public's knowledge.

• He resigned from his position as Prime Minister.

• He delegated his power to relevant ministers, including his own deputy and Treasurer.

• He publicly apologized for his actions.

According to former Fire and Rescue NSW commissioner Greg Mullins, why are the federal government's approvals of fossil fuel projects 'incomprehensible'?

• They are in line with the government's acceptance of the science of climate change.

• They prioritize the well-being of future generations of Australians.

• They have led to a decrease in per capita emissions from coal.

• They contradict the government's acceptance of the science of climate change.

What is one of the underlying factors that contribute to breakdowns in accountability?

• A lack of transparency, failure to consult, and normalisation of dubious practices.

• A strong culture of accountability and integrity.

• Strict adherence to established checks and balances.

• A belligerent denial of wrongdoing and expression of regret.

What is the core message of the Uluru Statement from the Heart?

• A plea for Indigenous Australians to shape their lives in accordance with their experience and needs.

• A call for symbolic accountability to acknowledge historical harm inflicted upon Aboriginal Australians.

• A demand for the federal government to stop the sale of coal and approvals of new coal mines.

• A request for Australians to recognize the profound and ancient contribution of Indigenous Australians in the nation's constitution.

According to the survey conducted by Roy Morgan, what do the 2023 results show about Australians' trust in government institutions?

• Trust in government institutions is at an all-time high.

• Trust in government institutions remains unchanged.

• Trust in government institutions is declining.

• Trust in government institutions is increasing.

What are some of the key factors contributing to the decline in public trust in Australian political leaders?

• Media bias, foreign interference, and changing societal values.

• Lack of political experience, ineffective policies, and partisan politics.

• Political scandals, lack of transparency, broken promises, perceived corruption, and a disconnect between politicians and the general public.

• Economic factors, international relations, and technological advancements.