The top five issues affecting young voters at this year's federal election

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There will be more than 1.8 million more Gen Z and Millennials compared to Baby Boomers voting at the federal election on May 3. "This is a critical moment in time because such a significant change in the electoral demographic brings with it a shift in the issues we see deciding elections," Monash University's Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice director Lucas Walsh said.

Period8 Apr 2025

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  • TitleThe top five issues affecting young voters at this year's federal election
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outlet9 News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date8/04/25
    DescriptionThere will be more than 1.8 million more Gen Z and Millennials compared to Baby Boomers voting at the federal election on May 3. "This is a critical moment in time because such a significant change in the electoral demographic brings with it a shift in the issues we see deciding elections," Monash University's Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice director Lucas Walsh said.
    URLhttps://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-election-2025-the-top-five-issues-affecting-young-voters/060827d6-2dec-4d06-8b78-f7c156fb1831
    PersonsLucas Walsh
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Keywords

  • youth mental health
  • 2025 federal election
  • young people
  • youth finances
  • Housing affordability

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