Federal Election: what do Australia’s changing demographics want?

The Federal Election trail is in full swing as both major parties continue into the third week of political campaigning.

For the first time, Boomers will be outnumbered by Gen Z and Millennials voters across all Australian jurisdictions as they head to the polls next month.

So what are Australia’s ranging demographics wanting from our leaders and their parties? And, how will shifting social attitudes shape voting behaviours?

The Wire team hit the streets to hear more from the people of Adelaide.

Image: UnSplash: Tierra Mallorca

Produced By: Emma Wotzke, Deakin Percy, and Ryan Kirley

Featured In Story: People of Adelaide , Kosmos Samaras – Political strategist and director of Director Strategy and Campaigns at RedBridge Group, and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 10 April 2025