This generation is an existential threat to the Liberal Party
December 5, 2022
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Episode 838 · December 5, 2022
This generation is an existential threat to the Liberal Party
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<p>The Liberal Party is trying to resurrect its popularity after a devastating loss this year, under the leadership of Scott Morrison.</p><p>But can changing the personalities at the top of the party make a difference? Or is there something deeper behind the decline in its fortunes? </p><p>A study published yesterday indicates that only one in four voters under the age of 40 voted for the Coalition – and that seems unlikely to change.</p><p>Today, national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Mike Seccombe, on how this generation of younger voters is changing the assumptions we’ve had about the electorate and why all the major parties need to adapt.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> National correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Mike Seccombe</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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