While older Australians could learn from my generation’s compassion,it’s clear that Gen Z-ers could learn from them,too. Namely,about national pride.
The PM will spend much of his time on the campaign trail arguing his government has served young Australians well – a statement that was largely true until last week.
I grew up hearing two theories about exam results – they mean nothing and they mean everything. One year on,I’m not sure either is right.
If we accept that we don’t just “tick over” into adulthood,the idea that 18 should be the default age to drink,buy cigarettes,drive,vote and gamble begins to seem arbitrary.
I’m 19 and sceptical about the government’s proposed social media ban. But a more effective alternative is gaining traction among Gen Zers.
Earlier this year,a global study found one generation of men more than any other thinks feminism has gone too far. That generation,I’m uncomfortable to say,is mine.
Politicians can only ignore young voters for so long. Eventually,they’ll reach the ballot box,and they’ll remember who stood in their way.
Addiction is one concern here,sure. But more dangerous still is the culture this creates.
There are more than three million Australians in their 20s,yet no one in the House of Representatives is under 30. The party that can fix this stands to win a large tract of voters.
The cycle of youth opinion is brutal and constant. Birkenstocks,once decidedly out,are in again. The Coalition,too,can win over my generation. Here’s how.