Find out which Australian jobs are the most trustworthy—and which ones aren’t!

What does it mean to be an ethical professional?

That’s the question the Governance Institute of Australia was trying to address with its Ethics Index report—and now we have the answer.


According to the report, real estate agents officially have the least trusted occupation in Australia and emergency workers like firefighters and ambulance drivers have been named as the most trusted.

Overall, Australians value ethics more than ever, with 54 per cent of respondents ranking the rising cost of living as the top ethical issue in the country.


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Which jobs do Australians find the most trustworthy? Credit: Shutterstock


Cybersecurity breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence were also at the forefront of people’s minds.

So which industries were ranked the most and least trustworthy?


Aside from firefighters and ambulance services, one of the most trusted professions included nurses and general practitioners, while the least trusted were payday lenders and aged-care providers organisations were placed at the bottom of the list.

Within the public service and government sector, politicians were ranked right at the bottom when it comes to trustworthiness.

And when it comes to breakthrough technology, like artificial intelligence and embryo experimentation, Australians found these issues to be ethically difficult to manage.

As far as media goes, free-to-air TV was seen as the most ethical option.




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According to the Government Institute of Australia, jobs on social media platforms are the least ethical professions. Credit: Shutterstock


Under education, the top spot went to primary and secondary school teachers, while private schools and private colleges were ranked lower.


Overall, Governance Institute Chief Executive Megan Motto noted that the importance Australians place on ethics remains at an 'all-time high'.

‘Cyber security breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of [Artificial Intelligence] are also at the forefront of people’s minds, indicating the desire for stronger protections and regulations in this space.’


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Always practice due diligence and keep an open mind when it comes to professions you are not quite familiar with. Credit: Shutterstock


It’s worth noting that the survey results reflect just a snapshot of opinions out there.

And while a job’s level of trustworthiness is of key importance, your opinion of the trustworthiness of different professions is ultimately up to you.

So, when you meet someone in an unfamiliar occupation, always bring an open mind—and an open heart!

Who knows, maybe you’ll develop an even stronger appreciation of a particular field than you ever expected!

Key Takeaways

  • The Governance Institute of Australia released their Ethics Index report revealing Australia’s least and most trusted jobs.
  • Real estate agents are seen as the least trusted profession in Australia, while emergency services workers, such as fire workers and ambulance services, are considered the most trusted and ethical.
  • Payday lenders were viewed as the least trustworthy, whilst pathology services, primary schools and medical charities were seen as the most ethical.
  • Notably, politicians rank among the five least ethical occupations, whilst free-to-air TV is considered the most ethical media platform.
  • An increasing number of Australians perceive social media platforms as unethical, with the social media platform TikTok ranked as the least trustworthy.

What do you consider the most and least trustworthy professions, and why? Are there any professions The Governance Institute of Australia missed in their report? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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Free to air TV, ABC and SBS should rate the same as pollies as they are the propaganda arm of the ALP and Greens, you know the mob that like to take away your money.
 
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Salespeople, politicions,Real estate agents , Electricity Companies,survey organisations, Solar panel and Battery companies, Banks and Money and property investor schemes are among the ones I trust least.
Doctors, Nurses,Ambulance, fire are among the ones I trust the most
Have to add charity telemarketers to the least trusted list...
 
There are a lot of shonky people and I do agree politicians and second hand car sales people are some on the the bottom line .
Most medical professions are better and a lot of them are excellent.
 
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What does it mean to be an ethical professional?

That’s the question the Governance Institute of Australia was trying to address with its Ethics Index report—and now we have the answer.


According to the report, real estate agents officially have the least trusted occupation in Australia and emergency workers like firefighters and ambulance drivers have been named as the most trusted.

Overall, Australians value ethics more than ever, with 54 per cent of respondents ranking the rising cost of living as the top ethical issue in the country.


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Which jobs do Australians find the most trustworthy? Credit: Shutterstock


Cybersecurity breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence were also at the forefront of people’s minds.

So which industries were ranked the most and least trustworthy?


Aside from firefighters and ambulance services, one of the most trusted professions included nurses and general practitioners, while the least trusted were payday lenders and aged-care providers organisations were placed at the bottom of the list.

Within the public service and government sector, politicians were ranked right at the bottom when it comes to trustworthiness.

And when it comes to breakthrough technology, like artificial intelligence and embryo experimentation, Australians found these issues to be ethically difficult to manage.

As far as media goes, free-to-air TV was seen as the most ethical option.




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According to the Government Institute of Australia, jobs on social media platforms are the least ethical professions. Credit: Shutterstock


Under education, the top spot went to primary and secondary school teachers, while private schools and private colleges were ranked lower.


Overall, Governance Institute Chief Executive Megan Motto noted that the importance Australians place on ethics remains at an 'all-time high'.

‘Cyber security breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of [Artificial Intelligence] are also at the forefront of people’s minds, indicating the desire for stronger protections and regulations in this space.’


View attachment 29772
Always practice due diligence and keep an open mind when it comes to professions you are not quite familiar with. Credit: Shutterstock


It’s worth noting that the survey results reflect just a snapshot of opinions out there.

And while a job’s level of trustworthiness is of key importance, your opinion of the trustworthiness of different professions is ultimately up to you.

So, when you meet someone in an unfamiliar occupation, always bring an open mind—and an open heart!

Who knows, maybe you’ll develop an even stronger appreciation of a particular field than you ever expected!

Key Takeaways

  • The Governance Institute of Australia released their Ethics Index report revealing Australia’s least and most trusted jobs.
  • Real estate agents are seen as the least trusted profession in Australia, while emergency services workers, such as fire workers and ambulance services, are considered the most trusted and ethical.
  • Payday lenders were viewed as the least trustworthy, whilst pathology services, primary schools and medical charities were seen as the most ethical.
  • Notably, politicians rank among the five least ethical occupations, whilst free-to-air TV is considered the most ethical media platform.
  • An increasing number of Australians perceive social media platforms as unethical, with the social media platform TikTok ranked as the least trustworthy.

What do you consider the most and least trustworthy professions, and why? Are there any professions The Governance Institute of Australia missed in their report? Let us know in the comments below!
Most untrustworthy Murdoch media,Multinational companies (gas,oil,electricity ),politicians (a percentage),Lawyers, door to door sales people, real estate agents, Most trusted Nurses,Ambulance workers, doctors,fire fighters
 
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What does it mean to be an ethical professional?

That’s the question the Governance Institute of Australia was trying to address with its Ethics Index report—and now we have the answer.


According to the report, real estate agents officially have the least trusted occupation in Australia and emergency workers like firefighters and ambulance drivers have been named as the most trusted.

Overall, Australians value ethics more than ever, with 54 per cent of respondents ranking the rising cost of living as the top ethical issue in the country.


View attachment 29770
Which jobs do Australians find the most trustworthy? Credit: Shutterstock


Cybersecurity breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence were also at the forefront of people’s minds.

So which industries were ranked the most and least trustworthy?


Aside from firefighters and ambulance services, one of the most trusted professions included nurses and general practitioners, while the least trusted were payday lenders and aged-care providers organisations were placed at the bottom of the list.

Within the public service and government sector, politicians were ranked right at the bottom when it comes to trustworthiness.

And when it comes to breakthrough technology, like artificial intelligence and embryo experimentation, Australians found these issues to be ethically difficult to manage.

As far as media goes, free-to-air TV was seen as the most ethical option.




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According to the Government Institute of Australia, jobs on social media platforms are the least ethical professions. Credit: Shutterstock


Under education, the top spot went to primary and secondary school teachers, while private schools and private colleges were ranked lower.


Overall, Governance Institute Chief Executive Megan Motto noted that the importance Australians place on ethics remains at an 'all-time high'.

‘Cyber security breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of [Artificial Intelligence] are also at the forefront of people’s minds, indicating the desire for stronger protections and regulations in this space.’


View attachment 29772
Always practice due diligence and keep an open mind when it comes to professions you are not quite familiar with. Credit: Shutterstock


It’s worth noting that the survey results reflect just a snapshot of opinions out there.

And while a job’s level of trustworthiness is of key importance, your opinion of the trustworthiness of different professions is ultimately up to you.

So, when you meet someone in an unfamiliar occupation, always bring an open mind—and an open heart!

Who knows, maybe you’ll develop an even stronger appreciation of a particular field than you ever expected!

Key Takeaways

  • The Governance Institute of Australia released their Ethics Index report revealing Australia’s least and most trusted jobs.
  • Real estate agents are seen as the least trusted profession in Australia, while emergency services workers, such as fire workers and ambulance services, are considered the most trusted and ethical.
  • Payday lenders were viewed as the least trustworthy, whilst pathology services, primary schools and medical charities were seen as the most ethical.
  • Notably, politicians rank among the five least ethical occupations, whilst free-to-air TV is considered the most ethical media platform.
  • An increasing number of Australians perceive social media platforms as unethical, with the social media platform TikTok ranked as the least trustworthy.

What do you consider the most and least trustworthy professions, and why? Are there any professions The Governance Institute of Australia missed in their report? Let us know in the comments below!
After the heart ache and serious emotional and financial stress, which has negatively affected my health.

Stress that I have just endured at the hands of an ever so lovely young lass in the Real estate game, ... and yes, I was told by Fair Trading that she has a case to answer after some seriously unethical behaviour. And yes, I could go to court for redress.

Did I really want to do that? No!

However, when I then went to a local book launch and met a lady there who seemed quite pleasant, I noticed that as soon as she said she was a real estate agent, I just walked away, there was a time that I would not be so judgemental.

Perhaps when my health recovers and my memory of the event it fades this judgement may settle.

In the meantime, I am going to be keeping my distance. Currently they rank a close second to politicians and phone scammers.
 
What does it mean to be an ethical professional?

That’s the question the Governance Institute of Australia was trying to address with its Ethics Index report—and now we have the answer.


According to the report, real estate agents officially have the least trusted occupation in Australia and emergency workers like firefighters and ambulance drivers have been named as the most trusted.

Overall, Australians value ethics more than ever, with 54 per cent of respondents ranking the rising cost of living as the top ethical issue in the country.


View attachment 29770
Which jobs do Australians find the most trustworthy? Credit: Shutterstock


Cybersecurity breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence were also at the forefront of people’s minds.

So which industries were ranked the most and least trustworthy?


Aside from firefighters and ambulance services, one of the most trusted professions included nurses and general practitioners, while the least trusted were payday lenders and aged-care providers organisations were placed at the bottom of the list.

Within the public service and government sector, politicians were ranked right at the bottom when it comes to trustworthiness.

And when it comes to breakthrough technology, like artificial intelligence and embryo experimentation, Australians found these issues to be ethically difficult to manage.

As far as media goes, free-to-air TV was seen as the most ethical option.




View attachment 29771
According to the Government Institute of Australia, jobs on social media platforms are the least ethical professions. Credit: Shutterstock


Under education, the top spot went to primary and secondary school teachers, while private schools and private colleges were ranked lower.


Overall, Governance Institute Chief Executive Megan Motto noted that the importance Australians place on ethics remains at an 'all-time high'.

‘Cyber security breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of [Artificial Intelligence] are also at the forefront of people’s minds, indicating the desire for stronger protections and regulations in this space.’


View attachment 29772
Always practice due diligence and keep an open mind when it comes to professions you are not quite familiar with. Credit: Shutterstock


It’s worth noting that the survey results reflect just a snapshot of opinions out there.

And while a job’s level of trustworthiness is of key importance, your opinion of the trustworthiness of different professions is ultimately up to you.

So, when you meet someone in an unfamiliar occupation, always bring an open mind—and an open heart!

Who knows, maybe you’ll develop an even stronger appreciation of a particular field than you ever expected!

Key Takeaways

  • The Governance Institute of Australia released their Ethics Index report revealing Australia’s least and most trusted jobs.
  • Real estate agents are seen as the least trusted profession in Australia, while emergency services workers, such as fire workers and ambulance services, are considered the most trusted and ethical.
  • Payday lenders were viewed as the least trustworthy, whilst pathology services, primary schools and medical charities were seen as the most ethical.
  • Notably, politicians rank among the five least ethical occupations, whilst free-to-air TV is considered the most ethical media platform.
  • An increasing number of Australians perceive social media platforms as unethical, with the social media platform TikTok ranked as the least trustworthy.

What do you consider the most and least trustworthy professions, and why? Are there any professions The Governance Institute of Australia missed in their report? Let us know in the comments below!
Lawyers make a living constructing lies to mimick the truth. Real estate agents sell you a house that is riddled with defects, and don't even blink. I call it a tie for first place.
 
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telemarketing they just do not give up if you block the number they use a different phone
 
What does it mean to be an ethical professional?

That’s the question the Governance Institute of Australia was trying to address with its Ethics Index report—and now we have the answer.


According to the report, real estate agents officially have the least trusted occupation in Australia and emergency workers like firefighters and ambulance drivers have been named as the most trusted.

Overall, Australians value ethics more than ever, with 54 per cent of respondents ranking the rising cost of living as the top ethical issue in the country.


View attachment 29770
Which jobs do Australians find the most trustworthy? Credit: Shutterstock


Cybersecurity breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence were also at the forefront of people’s minds.

So which industries were ranked the most and least trustworthy?


Aside from firefighters and ambulance services, one of the most trusted professions included nurses and general practitioners, while the least trusted were payday lenders and aged-care providers organisations were placed at the bottom of the list.

Within the public service and government sector, politicians were ranked right at the bottom when it comes to trustworthiness.

And when it comes to breakthrough technology, like artificial intelligence and embryo experimentation, Australians found these issues to be ethically difficult to manage.

As far as media goes, free-to-air TV was seen as the most ethical option.




View attachment 29771
According to the Government Institute of Australia, jobs on social media platforms are the least ethical professions. Credit: Shutterstock


Under education, the top spot went to primary and secondary school teachers, while private schools and private colleges were ranked lower.


Overall, Governance Institute Chief Executive Megan Motto noted that the importance Australians place on ethics remains at an 'all-time high'.

‘Cyber security breaches, privacy protection and the increasing use of [Artificial Intelligence] are also at the forefront of people’s minds, indicating the desire for stronger protections and regulations in this space.’


View attachment 29772
Always practice due diligence and keep an open mind when it comes to professions you are not quite familiar with. Credit: Shutterstock


It’s worth noting that the survey results reflect just a snapshot of opinions out there.

And while a job’s level of trustworthiness is of key importance, your opinion of the trustworthiness of different professions is ultimately up to you.

So, when you meet someone in an unfamiliar occupation, always bring an open mind—and an open heart!

Who knows, maybe you’ll develop an even stronger appreciation of a particular field than you ever expected!

Key Takeaways

  • The Governance Institute of Australia released their Ethics Index report revealing Australia’s least and most trusted jobs.
  • Real estate agents are seen as the least trusted profession in Australia, while emergency services workers, such as fire workers and ambulance services, are considered the most trusted and ethical.
  • Payday lenders were viewed as the least trustworthy, whilst pathology services, primary schools and medical charities were seen as the most ethical.
  • Notably, politicians rank among the five least ethical occupations, whilst free-to-air TV is considered the most ethical media platform.
  • An increasing number of Australians perceive social media platforms as unethical, with the social media platform TikTok ranked as the least trustworthy.

What do you consider the most and least trustworthy professions, and why? Are there any professions The Governance Institute of Australia missed in their report? Let us know in the comments below!
I think we should do a vote on the top ethical versus unethical ceo's: Bill Gates, Alan Joyce, Jeff Bezos, The Murdoch's, to start the list, for guess which category...
 
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It cost $25 for the paperwork from REIWA Advertised open house for the Saturday, sold the house on the Friday for $5,000 more than I asked. $65,000 more than the agent said.
Have never used an agent since and have saved myself hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years in commissions on 23 houses in all
Great advice & information. Thankyou.
 
I think we should do a vote on the top ethical versus unethical ceo's: Bill Gates, Alan Joyce, Jeff Bezos, The Murdoch's, to start the list, for guess which category...
Don’t forget Fauci .? Gates mates in the covid cover up .
 
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After the heart ache and serious emotional and financial stress, which has negatively affected my health.

Stress that I have just endured at the hands of an ever so lovely young lass in the Real estate game, ... and yes, I was told by Fair Trading that she has a case to answer after some seriously unethical behaviour. And yes, I could go to court for redress.

Did I really want to do that? No!

However, when I then went to a local book launch and met a lady there who seemed quite pleasant, I noticed that as soon as she said she was a real estate agent, I just walked away, there was a time that I would not be so judgemental.

Perhaps when my health recovers and my memory of the event it fades this judgement may settle.

In the meantime, I am going to be keeping my distance. Currently they rank a close second to politicians and phone scammers.
You need a good holiday .
 

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