Governor-General: adults know less about democracy than kids and new citizens

The Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, says adults understand Australia's democracy less than schoolkids and new citizens do. The Governor-General is the King's representative in Australia — not a politician. On a Guardian Australia podcast out July 31, 2026, she called the decline a "growing catastrophe" for democracy. When your top ceremonial figure says the system's under threat, it's worth listening.