Younger Voters Given No Chance to Understand Climate Change Debate: Former Deputy PM

Younger Voters Given No Chance to Understand Climate Change Debate: Former Deputy PM
Former Nationals leader John Anderson at the National Press Club in Canberra, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Daniel Y. Teng
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Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson has spoken out against the over-simplification of debate on climate change and China—and the struggles of young people with understanding these issues—during the recently concluded 2022 Australian federal election.

The election of so many left-wing Greens and “teal” independents reflected a strong interest from affluent and younger voters in issues such as climate change, integrity in politics, and more gender equality policy.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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