How well have Australian political parties represented the interests and needs of young Australians in the current election campaign?

Why has there been little focus on the interests and needs of young Australians in the current Federal election campaign? Source: Source: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Young Australians have often been pictured as being indifferent to Australian politics. But in recent years the number of young people enrolling to vote has increased. How well do the different political parties represent the real interests of young Australians? Can they influence the outcome of this year’s federal election?

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Alex Gotts is a writer and community worker.  She talks with Sri Dean about the key political issues for young Australians and how that will affect their voting behaviour.

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