Australia needs an educated vote
Western Sydney University, Julia Bell
The lack of interest in Australian politics and political issues by young adults who have been thrown into the adult world is the result of “Americanisation of politics,” says Vicky Williams, deputy principal of Wycliffe Christian School in Warrimoo, in the lower Blue Mountains.
This may be key in the lack of understanding of the political climate; and scandalous stories hold more attention. Students can discuss about Trump’s controversial policies and history, but know little about Australian politicians, she says.
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