Nearly one in 10 Australians believe violence can be justified for a political cause as many lose faith in government and mainstream leaders.

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A nationwide survey of more than 4000 people found just over half were satisfied with how democracy worked, while a little over one-third said they trusted federal politicians.

Almost nine per cent of those surveyed agreed violence could be justified for political causes, including a small share who strongly agreed with that position, according to the inaugural McKinnon Index released on Sunday.

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