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Gen Y could decide election

Under 25s could decide the result of what's shaping up to be a very close election, but are politicians paying enough attention to them?

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By Shalailah Medhora

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Under 25s could decide the result of what's shaping up to be a very close election.

They represent about two million voters, or 12 per cent of the voting population.

But advocates say politicians are not paying enough attention to this crucial group, and that young people are tuning out the political debate.

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