Gerry Stoker – The Conversation

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June 21, 2024

British public more fatalistic about home ownership than climate change – new survey

Daniel Devine, University of Southampton; Brenton Prosser, UNSW , and Gerry Stoker, University of Southampton

The next government faces the daunting challenge of delivering for a public that has lost faith in the idea that it can change anything.

Almost 900 school kids, aged 12 to 17, were surveyed. Shutterstock

December 12, 2019

Don’t believe the stereotype: these 5 charts show our democracy is safe in the hands of future voters

Mark Evans, University of Canberra; Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra, and Max Halupka, University of Canberra

It’s not that young people don’t like politics – they just want to do politics differently.

Unsurprisingly, Australian politicians are happier than their constituents with the way our democracy works. Shutterstock

October 15, 2019

Revealed: how Australian politicians would bridge the trust divide

Mark Evans, University of Canberra; Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra, and Max Halupka, University of Canberra

New research shows parliamentarians believe the key to improving trust between them and their constituents is in improving links to the community and better educating the public about our democracy.

The majority of Australians dislike the conflict-driven politics of the federal parliament. Mick Tsikas/AAP

December 5, 2018

Australians’ trust in politicians and democracy hits an all‑time low: new research

Mark Evans, University of Canberra; Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra, and Max Halupka, University of Canberra

Australians’ trust in politicians and democracy continues to plummet, posing significant problems for the effective running of the country.

Theresa May’s gamble on calling an early election has not paid off. Reuters/Toby Melville

June 9, 2017

Rise of ‘anti‑politics’ produces surprise result in the UK election – and it’s playing a role in Australia, too

Brenton Prosser, Australian National University and Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra

The stunning UK election result – a hung parliament – may be another sign of the rise of ‘anti-politics’, particularly among the young.

As we get ready to vote in a federal election, satisfaction with democracy is at its lowest level since 1996. Shutterstock

May 2, 2016

Now for the big question: who do you trust to run the country?

Mark Evans, University of Canberra; Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra, and Max Halupka, University of Canberra

It should be of concern to politicians that so much discontent is apparent at a time of relative affluence.

Malcolm Turnbull outlines his vision of ‘City Deals’ that enable ‘smart cities’ to drive growth in the new economy. AAP/Lukas Coch

April 28, 2016

Will Budget 2016 deliver a new deal for Australian cities?

Mark Evans, University of Canberra and Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra

The Turnbull government sees the ‘City Deal’ as a way for ‘smart cities’ to drive innovation and growth. But what is the value proposition behind this UK concept and how might it work in Australia?

The Power of 1 exhibition explores differences in perceptions and forms of political participation across generations and how these are likely to affect the direction of our democracy. Museum of Australian Democracy

March 2, 2015

Generational divide when ‘doing politics’ vanishes on need to fix it

Mark Evans, University of Canberra; Gerry Stoker, University of Canberra, and Max Halupka, University of Canberra

Australians divide along generational lines when it comes to participating in politics. Less predictably, they are almost united on the need to fix the political system and the best ways to do that.

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