Furious ‘youthquake’ may rock political foundations

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OPINION | Highly exposed to the disease, last in line for vaccines and on the wrong side of a pandemic-widened generational wealth gap, younger Australians have reason for complaint. That fury could start a youthquake at the ballot box, writes CroweDM

The Omicron strain is spreading so fast that every part of the community will feel its impact and the most vulnerable Australians – especially the elderly – will suffer the greatest risk of hospitalisation and death.

Will they be grateful when the election comes? The anger in the community has been palpable over the summer. Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledged it this week. One of the mysteries in the coming election is whether the fury will be stronger among the Australians with the most infections.Someone smart enough to unleash that fury could start a youthquake at the ballot box.Some federal policies, like the COVID-19 Disaster Payment, have helped younger workers.

“We know that when asset prices rise the gap will widen further,” says Wood. “We’ve seen incomes falling or not moving and asset prices skyrocketing.” It did not work. Labor put older voters on high alert by promising financial pain for those with the most financial assets. Even older people without franking credits felt worried. The “death tax” scare on social media spread the anxiety.

 

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CroweDM The older ones die off and society changes. Thats the way its always been.

CroweDM What war are they being conscripted for? That’s right, none.

CroweDM NZ warrants a youthquake at the next election over intergenerational theft and climate inaction.

CroweDM Young and stupid enough to vote in Albanese

CroweDM Bullshit

CroweDM Ahh yes, look! There! Just over the hill! Could it be... Is that... The youth vote! Keep dreaming.

CroweDM The young do not die of omicron or any other variant. GET IT. No one under 20 has died in oz.

CroweDM And govt subsidy for backpackers and students entry to lock in negative real wage growth for another decade.

SenatorSurfer CroweDM Good. I hope they take down two-party system that is serving us so poorly.

CroweDM If they vote Green it will just set them up for a life of frustration and disappointment.

CroweDM Rubbish article.. Aus is no different to how the roll-out has been globally. Rubbish article as yet again a health issue is being turned into a political one...

CroweDM Can't buy a home. No wage growth. More expensive tertiary education. A burning planet and boomers voting against their own interests. Gee, I wonder why they're pissed 🤔

CroweDM good

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