Research shows Gen Z are more sceptical when voting for political parties

As Australia’s federal election cycle moves closer to voting day, experts highlight an emerging disconnect between the younger generations and Australia’s political parties.
A recent study outlined in The Conversation found almost 50 per cent of surveyed Gen Zs voted simply to avoid a fine, so why is this generation of voters disengaged or even disillusioned with democracy?

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First aired on The Wire, Thursday 17 April 2025