Without trust, our institutions lose authority. Just ask Trump
In 2016 Donald Trump stormed into office on the back of voter cynicism and distrust. This week’s revelations in Australia might see voters here trying to “drain the swamp”.
It all began on Saturday when Joe Aston’s book entitled The Chairman’s Loungeput the prime minister on the sticky paper over his relationship with Qantas.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
