Community leaders (L-R) Sheba Nandkeolyar, Kedar Pagddinnimath, and Abbas Raza Alvi urge Australians to look beyond token promises and vote for long-term solutions in the upcoming federal election. Credit: Supplied by Aksharaa Agarwal & Gurnam Singh/Getty Images
As Australians prepare to head to the polls on May 3, community leaders Sheba Nandkeolyar, Kedar Pagddinnimath, and Abbas Raza Alvi urge voters to look beyond quick fixes and campaign promises. They’re calling attention to big-picture issues like housing, the rising cost of living, social cohesion, security, healthcare, and migration — challenges that demand real, lasting solutions. In this episode, we hear from everyday Australians as they share their hopes, concerns, and the kind of leadership they believe the country needs for a stronger future.
As Australians prepare to head to the polls on May 3, community leaders Sheba Nandkeolyar, Kedar Pagddinnimath, and Abbas Raza Alvi urge voters to look beyond quick fixes and campaign promises. They’re calling attention to big-picture issues like housing, the rising cost of living, social cohesion, security, healthcare, and migration — challenges that demand real, lasting solutions. In this episode, we hear from everyday Australians as they share their hopes, concerns, and the kind of leadership they believe the country needs for a stronger future.