Governor-General Mostyn warns of 'growing catastrophe' threatening Australian democracy

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has told The Guardian Australians show a "woeful lack of understanding" of the Constitution and how their democracy works, pairing that decline with threats against elected officials as a "growing catastrophe." The language is strikingly blunt for the office. Mostyn, two years into her role, wants civics education made a national focus — though curriculum remains a state responsibility.