Generation left: why the right side of politics has a problem
Young people are now less likely to vote for the Coalition than to watch free-to-air TV, while older people are less likely to shift from left to right.
Demography is destiny, as they say, and that rubric is playing out across Australia’s cities as young people in particular abandon the conservative side of politics.
Political strategists have been watching the emerging trend over the past couple of years with keen interest. Young people are now less likely to vote for the Coalition than they are to watch free-to-air TV.
Julie HareEducation editorJulie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
