Fed up with being ignored, young people are taking action as part of a national movement to demand a seat at the table ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
March 19 2025
This week, high visibility actions were taken by young people across the country to draw attention to the fact that young people are the majority of voters in this Federal Election; with GenZ and Millennials making up 47% of the voting population.
These actions were coordinated as part of the Youth Voter Bloc, a national campaign coordinated by youth-led organisation Tomorrow Movement. This campaign aims to mobilise young voters to demand that politicians prioritise their futures, rather than the interests of big business.
A Generation Demanding Change
In the last decade, political parties have accepted over 260 million dollars worth of donations from corporations. It’s no wonder that in the 2022 Australian National University Electoral Study that over 70% of respondents said that big business have too much power in Australia.
The National Youth Voter Bloc aims to galvanise young Australians who are facing unprecedented challenges: a climate crisis spiralling out of control, unaffordable housing, insecure jobs, and a healthcare system under strain. For far too long, politicians have ignored their voices, choosing to prioritise the interests of big business over the needs of everyday people.
“We’re tired of being told to wait our turn,” said Maddy, a 27-year-old organiser with Tomorrow Movement in Wollongong. “This election we have the power to vote out those who don’t represent us and we’re showing politicians that young people are a force to be reckoned with. If they want our vote, they need to fight for our future.”
Taking Action
Last federal election, a Griffith University study uncovered that “three in ten Generation Z (Gen-Z) Australians who did not register for the 2022 federal election said they either did not know they had to register to vote or did not know how to.”
The Youth Voter Bloc aim to change these statistics this time around by empowering young people to:
- Understand preferential voting and skill up in having political conversations
- Take creative actions to amplify awareness that young people are the largest voting block
- question politicians on their plans to put young people over big business
Why This Matters
With young people making up 47% of voters, the 2025 Federal Election is shaping up to be a defining moment for Australia’s youth.
“This isn’t just about voting,” said Tiriei, a Tomorrow Movement Naarm volunteer. “It’s about transforming our democracy and ensuring that young people have a say in the decisions that affect our lives. Together, we’re proving that when we unite, we win.”
Join the Movement
The Tomorrow Movement is calling on young people across the country to get involved in the Youth Voter Block campaign. Everyone has a role to play in building a better future.
