Reported at theconversation.com: Young Australians are increasingly vocal about their political priorities, especially as they prepare to vote in upcoming elections, with Gen Z and Millennials outnumbering Baby Boomers.

An analysis of over 22,500 entries from the Whitlam Institute’s writing competition reveals that societal issues, mental health, climate change, intergenerational justice, and the role of social media are central to their concerns.

They seek a participatory democracy that involves their voices in decision-making processes and holds leaders accountable for actions regarding these critical issues.