YOUNG people aren't sick of politics. Well, maybe some are, but most are just sick of inaction.
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Have a conversation with an 18-24 year-old and you'll hear that they want change, they're just unsure of who can give it.
And when politicians can't seem to keep a promise or even hold their job for a full term, how can you blame them?
How are we expected to know what's going on when some politicians don't even understand the ins and outs of their own policies?
Climate change is arguably the most important issue impacting the way young people vote in this election. But even with that as a clear priority, it's not that simple.
Labor is evidently aiming higher when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing renewables. The Liberals are approaching this more conservatively, but they're still taking action. The Greens, they're offering 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
Even as an optimistic young person, that last one just seems unrealistic, especially when coal is still one of Australia's most valuable exports.
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So back to the two major parties - Labor is the clear winner on climate change policy ... or are they really?
When Bill Shorten is questioned on how they're going to achieve those promises, he can't actually answer the question. It almost seems as if he's throwing out numbers higher than the Liberal party to buy votes which he then can't back it up with anything concrete.'
Then again, voting for Liberal seems like a sell-out if climate change is really that important to a young person.
How are we expected to know what's going on when some politicians don't even understand the ins and outs of their own policies?
We do care, but the turbulent nature of politics makes it hard to stay focused.
Xanthe Gregory, Charles Sturt University Communications (Journalism and International studies) student
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