The Briefing $1 billion for defence + Women abandon major parties
Mar 24, 2025
Samantha Maiden, political editor for news.com.au, dives into the shifting landscape of Australian politics. She discusses the alarming trend of women abandoning major parties, with Labor's female support dropping to 29%. The conversation also highlights the evolving preferences of young men leaning towards conservative candidates, alongside concerns around the cost of living and healthcare. With these dynamics at play, Australia may be facing one of its biggest political shake-ups yet.
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Female Voters Shift
- Australian women are abandoning both major parties, with some shifting to the Greens.
- Cost of living is a primary driver of voter dissatisfaction, causing fragmentation towards minor parties.
Work-From-Home Debate
- The Coalition's stance on public servants returning to the office has backfired.
- The Labor Party and ACTU have successfully reframed work-from-home as beneficial for women and parents.
Rise of the Lad Vote
- Young male voters are increasingly supporting conservative parties, attracted to figures like Peter Dutton.
- This challenges the assumption that younger voters consistently lean left.