Australia has elected its youngest senator. With Gen Z wielding more political power, is it a sign of things to come?
- Written by Philippa Collin, Professor of Political Sociology, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
James Dimas/FacebookIt’s been 30 years since Natasha Stott Despoja became the youngest woman ever elected to the Australian Parliament. A 25-year-old Sarah Hanson-Young beat that record slightly in 2007.
Just over a decade later, the Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed another record-breaking young woman will be entering parliament:...
