Australia brings significant strengths to the challenge of sustainable governance. Many of these strengths derive from its political system, which has a deep grounding in democratic processes, as reflected by invariably free and fair elections and a robust commitment to the rule of law. Australia’s political parties, operating in a system of compulsory voting, have been successful in bringing the issues, concerns and problems in society into the political realm for public debate and action. A lively civil society and social movement sector has been responsible for rousing public attention on critical issues such as the environment, Indigenous affairs and gender inequality.
In his capacity as Regional Coordinator Pacific, Professor Patrick Köllner coordinated the country reports on Australia, New Zealand, and Japan for the Sustainable Governance Indictors 2024 of the Bertelsmann Foundation, working with six country specialists based in four countries.
In his capacity as Regional Coordinator Pacific, Professor Patrick Köllner coordinated the country reports on Australia, New Zealand, and Japan for the Sustainable Governance Indictors 2024 of the Bertelsmann Foundation, working with six country specialists based in four countries.
