Full Story Back to Back Barries: why gen z and millennials will decide the Coalition’s fate
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Dec 5, 2025 Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dive into the Coalition's controversial abandonment of net zero emissions, examining its implications for young voters. They discuss how this decision might alienate Gen Z and millennials, who prioritize climate authenticity. The hosts also analyze the rise of One Nation and Barnaby Joyce's potential influence on its support. With insights on urban-rural divides within the Coalition, they highlight the urgent need for outcome-focused leadership to regain lost youth support and navigate upcoming electoral challenges.
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Net Zero Rejection As A Political Misstep
- The Coalition's rejection of net zero looks like a political trap that distracted from energy prices and harmed urban appeal.
- Barrie Cassidy says this signals the party is analogue in a digital age and alienates younger voters.
Net Zero Is A Symbol For Young Voters
- Young voters view net zero as a symbol of genuine climate action even if they can't define it technically.
- Tony Barry warns saying no to net zero reads as refusing climate action and damages credibility with Gen Z and millennials.
Coalition Split: Rural Membership Drives Policy
- The Nationals led the shift away from net zero and the Liberals followed, creating internal dissonance.
- Cassidy says the federal position reflects a small, rural-heavy membership and mismatches metropolitan voters' priorities.
