Experts are weighing in on the state of democracy, prompted by Winston Churchill's observation that it is the "worst form of government, apart from all the others." While trust in democratic institutions and governments has declined globally, including in Australia, experts suggest this skepticism is not necessarily a crisis. They argue that public distrust is often directed at current administrations rather than democracy itself, and that a degree of skepticism is vital for a functioning democracy, acting as a safeguard against the status quo.