Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions in Australia

This report examines Australians' trust in their public institutions and explores ways to strengthen that trust. Trust in public institutions has become increasingly critical for effective democratic governance especially when tackling challenges such as digital transformation and climate change. Through comprehensive analysis of trust levels and drivers across institutions this report provides key insights for both policymakers and citizens while benchmarking Australia's performance against other OECD countries. It highlights institutional strengths and areas of improvement supporting Australia's efforts to strengthen democratic governance and ensure responsive and effective public institutions that benefit all Australians.