Abstract
The centre of gravity of Australian politics has shifted. Millennials and Gen Z voters, now comprising 47% of the electorate, have taken over as the dominant voting bloc.
But this generational shift isn’t just about numerical dominance. It’s also about political unpredictability.
While the youth have progressive leanings, they aren’t neatly aligned with Labor. The Greens are gaining ground and there are signs of a subset of younger men drifting right.
This makes them both a decisive and volatile force. So how might they vote?
But this generational shift isn’t just about numerical dominance. It’s also about political unpredictability.
While the youth have progressive leanings, they aren’t neatly aligned with Labor. The Greens are gaining ground and there are signs of a subset of younger men drifting right.
This makes them both a decisive and volatile force. So how might they vote?
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Apr 2025 |
Keywords
- Australian politics
- The Greens
- Young voters
- Australian Labor Party
- Gen Z
- Anthony Albanese
- 2025 Federal election