Housing, cost of living and climate change top list of what concerns voters most in Your Say
While the Prime Minister was preparing for a campaign mode with an appointment for the future federal elections and candidates in surveys, the voters began to explain to ABC which problems and reason.
ABC asked you to take your promise and tell us what is important – and we already heard from thousands of people.
We heard local radio and written concerns in regional regions and major cities, from all segments of life, from voters, middle -aged and beyond.
We received thoughtful and constructive comments about the issues, worries and questions that this country faces.
At the beginning of the list, you told us the housing crisis, the cost of living and climate change is deeply worried.
And you’ve talked about many more concerns – environmental protection, health care, migration, education, national security, public security and crime, elderly care, NDIs, Energy, Foreign Policy and Donald Trump and Australia’s relationship with the United States.
Fears for the future
You told us that social harmony is an increasing sense of despair showing that it is eroded by those who have property and those who feel closed from the housing market.
And you talked about your confidence that your trust is tired, your fears of social inequality and the future.
You said you wanted more transparent governance.
Lynda Paterson from NSW, said he did not expect to vote for both big parties. (ABC News: Adriane Reardon)
“Your business has to provide ways to improve our society? Jo from Wynyyard in Tasmania said, his objection to politicians.
“Shouldn’t we leave the world better for the next generation to benefit from our improvements?
“I’m afraid of our present and future, and I see the division between the rich and the poor, the left and right.
“Everyone is exhausted, sarcastic, angry and anxious.“
We received news from young people and those who voted for the first time.
“18 -year -old influenced me as a 18 -year -old voter from Albany from Albany from Albany in Western Australia.
He said: “My voting preferences are informed by party policies about the cost of life that alleviates the housing crisis and builds more accessible housing units – especially on food – especially food.
He continued: “I want a government that cares about going fairly to everyone and makes it easier to start as an adult.”
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And Sarah from Brunswick in Victoria said, “As a young person, I want the idea of buying a house to make my future family realistic and accessible,” Sarah said.
Nathan from Baulkham Hills in the new South Wales, said he did not feel that his views were represented in any way.
19 -year -old, seven different in the age of 15 in the age of 15 and “I feel a big wall against me to be independent of financially,” he said.
Old generations ‘live from week to week’
The audience members in more than 50 brackets also expressed despair.
Gerri from Penrith in NSW, “59 has a good life, but instead I feel that I survive to live from week to week.”
“After the 13th rate increase, I increased my monthly mortgages $ 1,300 per month without any savings, and I had to get personal loans to meet the assembly bills and survive.
“I’m working two jobs, and the cost of the life crisis really impressed me.
“I will have to sell my house that I fought hard to keep on a basis, so I can enjoy retirement before you die of stress.”
Michelle Green from Port Lincoln said the economy is on the edge of the knife and that health and elderly care needs reform. (ABC News: Jodie Hamilton)
They also expressed despair that they described themselves and even about good salaries, how they could progress and form a solid foundation for their families.
Orum As a fixed facility operator, I am working a shift job.
And Vince from Newcastle in NSW, “Housing is everything. How can a 60 -year -old child who renters but work full -time can prevent being homeless?” He said.
“All the tenants with a low gap rates are not homeless, they do not work with any place to live the Australians,” he said.
“No other problem is more important than that.“
Many audience members, grocery prices, fuel and service bills in the daily life of the daily life, he said.
Eva in Southern Plympon, Southern Australia, burned “Absolute Despair for the Future of My Children, My grandchildren and my peers.”
“It should not be surprising that we have a mental health crisis. What should our grandchildren look forward to?” he said.
Climate changing climate is still in front of your mind
Climate change was another issue related to the audience, which calls for emergency action to address it, to maintain biological diversity and to transition to renewable energy.
Warwick, Farrer’den the law, “the number one issue of climate change and the need to take a strong action to protect both current and future generations.” He said.
Bev Walker from Eden said that the Labor Party did not do enough to help the people of the country with access to health services. (ABC News: Adriane Reardon)
Hannah in Braddon in Tasmania was equally despair of your word.
“I am a mother of two primary schools. I feel physically crushed when I think the future of my children because of the effects of our planet.” He said.
“I have a lot of courage with the situation of politics and I find hope to shake the business as usual in the rise of the independence of society.“
And Robin of Northcote in Melbourne said to us, “Climate change continues to be the most urgent issue of our time.”
“Despite the real and significant impact of the cost of life, it will change. If we do not do anything about the rapid climate change rate, the human race is filled.”
Robin also expressed his concerns about democracy.
“We are weakened on many fronts and we need to ask questions about what candidates believe in democratic processes and think about how past governments respect or respect these processes.”
He is afraid of Trumpism in Australia
Some audience answers focused on the influence of Donald Trump’s presidency in the United States and the United States insecurity.
There was the idea that funds could be spent at home for the Aukus triple security agreement between the United States, England and Australia.
Peter Rayner, owner of the farmer and small business from Melrose, is worried about power supply. (ABC News: Jodie Hamilton)
“My first choice votes will be determined in one issue – AUKUS withdrawal and winning our independent defense forces,” Chris in Sawtell said.
And Alex from Ashfield in Sydney said, “Trump showed strangely demonstrated that he would not be trusted to honor the previously agreed international security, trade, finance, climate and health standards.”
“The leaders of the Australian political parties, in which position in our relationship with the United States and Anzus in our relationship with the United States, five eye intelligence alliances, AUKUS, Free Trade Agreements, Foreign Aid and Diplomacy in the UN and elsewhere?”
WA, Lin in Bunbury, “for the first time in my life, my biggest concern is foreign policy,” he said.
“People are afraid that Trumpism will be sprinkled in Australia,” said Megan in Carseldine in Queensland.
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