If politicians want more trust from voters, they need to start behaving with civility and respect

It is a paradox of our modern democracy that we have the conditions and tools to enable our political system to work better than ever before, yet all that seems to be discussed today is its dysfunction.

• Michelle Grattan
• The Conversation

In this country, people are, for the most part, relatively well educated and prosperous.

In theory, that should encourage an interested and alert citizenry.

The communications revolution empowers the electorate — or should.

So much more information is available and instantly attainable than only a…

• If politicians want…