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Politics
Tess Ikonomou

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Data shows Aussies don't trust politicians but still want the government to deliver social services. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Four in five Australians believe government should deliver social services directly, but a majority no longer think politicians serve their interests.

A new report from the Centre for Policy Development comes amid a surge in support for One Nation as voters vent anger at the two major parties.

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