One Nation’s rise is a symptom of a broken system

Through academia, the halls of power and elements of social media there is a often a common narrative thread, the idea that everything is okay enough and that whatever criticism may actually be valid is largely derived from the mistakes and policy choices from those on the other side of the political and ideological divide.

In recent times, this perspective has at times been accompanied by commentary that the growing discontent out in the broader electorate is being driven by social media algorithms and nefarious forces set to undermine the government, and the nation.

In his address to the U.N General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had this to say on the issue: