Politics Now Is One Nation capturing young voters?
Mar 13, 2026
They explore which demographics are shifting toward One Nation and why economic grievance and cultural anxiety matter. They probe how social media algorithms and separate information bubbles can amplify radical views. They discuss strategic reasons Labor may skip a by-election in Farrer and what that means for campaigning. They also consider the Liberal Party's challenges with female representation.
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Economic Pain Plus Cultural Anxiety Explains One Nation Rise
- One Nation support mixes economic grievance with cultural identity anxiety rather than being driven purely by economics.
- Cos Samaras: older, regional voters feel demographic change and immigration have transformed Australia without their consent, which accelerates economic pain.
Younger Generations React Differently To Economic Squeeze
- Millennials and Gen Z are not flocking to One Nation despite severe economic strain; they trend left or disengage.
- Cos Samaras notes younger generations respond to economic squeeze with Green/Labor leaning or political withdrawal, not right-wing populism.
Algorithms Turbocharge Political Normalisation
- Algorithmic ecosystems and personalised feeds amplify and normalise far-right ideas for some users.
- Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly describe people falling into algorithmic 'holes' where content escalates into political radicalisation.