Guardian Essential report: have voters lost faith in their government?

Join Paul Karp, chief political correspondent, and Peter Lewis from Essential Media as they tackle the troubling decline in public trust towards the government. They discuss voter ambivalence towards Indigenous policies stemming from the 'Close the Gap' report and the challenges Indigenous leaders face. The conversation shifts to economic pessimism affecting citizen outlook, especially with rising living costs. They highlight the crucial need for civic engagement in democracy and explore how technology can empower citizens to rebuild faith in their government.