Perhaps not such a surprise in the aftermath of The Voice Referendum, but data just released shows that more than two fifths of Australians feel the country is more divided than a year ago.
The Togetherness Index measures the impact of communication on social cohesion, and our national score has fallen from 59 in 2020 to 56 in September in 2023.
COVID-19, the cost-of-living crisis and discussion around the Voice debate has led to a sense of disconnect with only 25 per cent of the respondents feeling Australia is united, while 44 percent believe we are more divided than 12 months ago.
The Matildas’ World Cup success and community spirit are, according to a quarter of Australians part of what is bringing us together…