Rise in young men open to 'extreme measures' for a cause, survey finds

Summary

New research shows a concerning jump in young Australian men who believe extreme measures, including violence, are justified to achieve a political outcome. The latest McKinnon Index shows Australians, especially in regional areas, are losing trust in democracy. Australia's democracy has been in the spotlight since the alleged attack on Helen Haines. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/rise-in-young-men-open-to-extreme-measures-for-a-cause/107326932 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

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