Why young people distrust institutions

Young Australians are losing faith that our politics, our civic institutions and the mainstream media are working for them. Why is this? And how can our democracy adapt to win back the trust and engagement of new generations?

The 2025 Speaker's Lecture was recorded at Parliament House on 27 October 2025.

Speakers

Holly Rankin - Musician and recording artist Jack River, founder, Sentiment, director, Teach Us Consent

Milton Dick - Speaker of the House of Representatives, Labor Member for Oxley

Further information:

SOS Democracy with Niki Savva — Can politicians and journalists do better?2024 Speaker's Lecture - Big Ideas, ABC Radio National, 15 October 2024