In our age of ‘hyperpolitics’, what does meaningful change look like? Anton Jäger’s buzzy new book has some answers – but could go harder on neoliberalism.
- Lecturer in Government, Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies, Flinders University
For every generation over the last century, Australian women have been more religious than men. But these charts show gen Z is different.
Boomer Lucinda Holdforth sides with younger generations in Going On and On – but neither youth nor old age are monoliths.
In our uncertain times, voters are disillusioned by both major parties – and increasingly attracted to populism. How can the Albanese government best respond?
What our experts believe will be crucial about the votes in Bangladesh, Brazil, Quebec and the United States.
We found out the favourite 2025 books of 35 expert readers – and the Books & Ideas team shares our own picks, too.
Intergenerational inequality is growing. Here are 5 ways young people are getting the short end of the stick.
The UK wants to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election in 2029. 5 experts give their verdicts on if Australia should do the same.
While Gen Z and Millennials combined are the biggest voting bloc in Australia, their votes show a quiet divergence between the two generations.
Urgent and sustainable reforms are needed, but it’s unclear if the interim government has the time, authority or support to deliver them.
TikTok has never played a bigger role in election campaigning, but it was hard to know what Gen Z were being told and by who - until now.
Voice, closing the gap, tax reform and better mental health services are some of the suggested policy reforms the Labor government should pursue in its second term
Gen Z and Millennial women are more likely than men to be undecided voters. They’re also more likely to vote based on cost-of-living concerns.
Young voters will decide who makes up Australia’s next government. Here’s how they might vote.
Ten political observers nominate their favourite books about the hustings hustle.
How does coming of age in Australia look now compared to in the year 2000? Evidence shows young people now have it much worse.
Women and young people are key voter demographics for politicians to win over. Data show how both groups have become more left-leaning over time.
We’ve invited writers, from fields as diverse as wildlife ecology, politics and literature, to nominate their best books of 2024. And this year, the Books & Ideas team share their own picks, too.
The country’s interim leader shoulders the weight of a nation’s hopes, facing monumental expectations of uniting a fractured society, restoring the economy and reestablishing law and order.
The protesters initially wanted to change a quota system for government jobs. But deep-seated frustrations quickly erupted.
Half of romantically partnered Australians are coupled with people who don’t share their political views – particularly Generation Z and millennials. Why? Our expert has some ideas … and the figures.
Data show young Australian women are less politically engaged than men. Given the negative experiences of female politicians, that’s hardly surprising. But there’s a glimmer of hope.
Worldwide, young women are becoming more progressive than young men. It’s happening in Australia, too – with a twist. An analysis of the Australian Election Study yields surprising results.
There are several strong arguments for allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote. But there are potential pitfalls, too.
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