Young Australians don’t trust politicians. Here’s one reason why
- Written by Jacqueline Laughland-Booy, Research Fellow in Sociology, Australian Catholic University
A young protester speaks during a rally on climate inaction at Bondi Beach in May.Bianca de Marchi/AAPWith the election campaign racing to its conclusion, there’s been a lot of talk about the impact younger voters will have on the result.
Some political leaders might view the potential voting power of young people with disdain. But it might...





