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Climate change is a crisis of intergenerational justice. It’s not too late to make it right

Climate change is a crisis of intergenerational justice. It’s not too late to make it right

The changing climate doesn’t just threaten younger people in the distant future, it’s happening now at a massive scale. But we can turn it around.

27.10.2025 7

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Philippa Collin

Young people want social cohesion too. This means tackling the causes of inequality

A new report on consultations with more than 1,000 Australians aged 12 to 25 shows how many feel excluded from society – and how to fix it.

10.09.2025 10

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Philippa Collin

Australia has elected its youngest senator. With Gen Z wielding more political power, is it a sign of things to come?

21-year-old Charlotte Walker has made history. With huge challenges facing young people, better youth representation in politics is just what we need.

28.05.2025 30

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Philippa Collin

What do young people want to see in politics? More than 20,000 pieces of their writing hold some answers

Young people will play a key role in the outcome of the next federal election. Research shows justice and environment are among their top priorities.

25.02.2025 50

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Philippa Collin

Australian students just recorded the lowest civics scores since testing began. But young people do care about politics

In a new civics report, only 28% of Australian Year 10 students met the ‘proficient standard’ in 2024 compared to 38% in 2019.

17.02.2025 10

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Philippa Collin