Politics Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum- here’s why There is a fair chance mostly progressive young people and younger generations may be driving the “yes” vote in the Voice referendum
News & Views The greatest intergenerational justice: Young people demand greater climate action at COP27 Young people are demanding greater climate action at this year’s COP27, naming this the greatest intergenerational justice youth face today.
News & Views Australia requires critical support for the needs of young people using adolescent family violence There are critical gaps in the current support available for children and young people using adolescent family violence (AFV).
Leadership Young people are not the leaders of tomorrow. They are the leaders of today. The great leaders are right in front of us. They are unexpected, they are diverse, they are varied, and they make us uncomfortable at times. They are young people.
Climate We young women have watched. We’ve listened. And we’re ready to vote. Young women are listening, we’re researching, we’re deciding. And you need to take us seriously this election.
Climate Eighty young people on their concerns, challenges and what needs fixing In youth policy and service delivery the idea of youth voice and participation is an uncontested “good thing”. But which youth voices? Who is heard and who is left out?
News & Views What will decide the votes of young women at the election? More than tax cuts We asked young women what issues are most important to them ahead of the federal election. It goes far beyond the tax cuts the Treasurer is pitching.
Climate ‘Instead of patronising us, the Government must engage young people with empathy on the climate crisis before it’s all too late’ “I used to be proud to call myself Australian, but it has been infuriating to watch our Government’s response to climate crisis”
News & Views Young people are living in the social media trial phase of big tech Young people especially need strong regulation to compel social media and tech companies to act responsibly and ethically with data.
News & Views Young people want governments & social media giants to do more on gender-based online harassment Youth activists from Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam are calling on governments and social media companies to create safer online spaces.
News & Views Vaccinating young people is the key to stopping the spread New modelling shows getting young people vaccinated should now be the key focus of the rollout to stop outbreaks.
Climate The Federal Court’s climate change ruling shows power of young people in holding our leaders to account Young people have grown up marching in the streets for climate justice, and now are emerging as young leaders for a just and fair Australia.
