
The First Election Club: The New Citizen
Viktor is a new citizen from Belarus, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Viktor is a new citizen from Belarus, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Bridgette Evans-Barker is a Labor staffer, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Zara Mendelsohn is a young politically unengaged hospitality worker who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Viktor is a new citizen from Belarus, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Bridgette Evans-Barker is a Labor staffer, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Zara Mendelsohn is a young politically unengaged hospitality worker who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Talia is a student athlete at La Trobe, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Viktor is a new citizen from Belarus, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Bridgette Evans-Barker is a Labor staffer, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Zara Mendelsohn is a young politically unengaged hospitality worker who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Emma Giles is a young, politically engaged student activist, who just voted in an Australian federal election for the first time.

Ella Robinson, a VCE Global Politics teacher, observes how young voters understand the Australian political system.

Finley Watson, a PhD candidate at La Trobe University, is examining the impact political influencers are having on the 2025 election.

Kos Samaras, a political researcher and consultant, offers his insights on why young people feel so disconnected from politics.

Erin Hight, creator of the social media account ‘Humanity Bites’, is focused on informing young voters and delivering explainers about politics and party policies.

As the lead political journalist at The Daily Aus, Harry Sekulich wants to make sure first-time voters are well informed as they head to the polls.

Dr Intifar Chowdhury, a researcher of politics and youth based at Flinders University, highlights the challenges young Australians face as they head to the polls.

First time voters share their thoughts ahead of the election.