Only 38% of year 10 students reached the benchmark of knowledge on civics and citizenship required for their year level in 2019.
- Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian Catholic University
At the age of 22, in 2015, 82% of respondents described their mental health as excellent, very good or good. This fell to 70% at the age of 26 in 2019 — a drop of three percentage points per year.
Young voters want leaders who are transparent, honest, and display integrity. They also crave stability.
Young people voting for the first time in the upcoming federal election can be broadly grouped into five categories: impulsive, collective, instinctive, principled and pragmatic.
Results from the latest report into civics and citizenship education show by the time students hit year ten, the majority of them have little knowledge about Australian civics and democracy.
Young people have a poor understanding of Australian democracy, which must be redressed by the education system if they are to become full citizens.
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