Australians Have Lost Hope in the Fair Go, by Rebecca Huntley

Rebecca Huntley’s excellent article explores the deepening disillusionment amongst Australians with the idea of the “fair go”, once a key part of the country’s social fabric.

Economic pressures, rising and rampant inequality, and shifts in values (especially with younger and female voters) has changed peoples focuses more over time away from the concept of the “fair go”. This shift alongside generational and gender divides is changing voter behaviour and political engagement; traditional political strategies may no longer resonate as voters become more unpredictable and emotionally driven. This evolving mindset could significantly shape the narrative and strategies in the upcoming federal election.

“We don’t want autocracy, just a more receptive democracy.”

See the full original article here.

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The Guardian, Australian News:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news
The Guardian, Rebecca Huntley:
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rebecca-huntley
Rebecca Huntley, The Guardian, Australians have lost hope in the fair go, with profound implications for the election, Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/20/australians-have-lost-hope-in-the-fair-go-with-profound-implications-for-the-election
* “Fair Go” illustration, Ben Sanders, “Recent research has shown a slow but sure deflation of the belief that equality and fairness are ideals to aspire to by Australian voters. Illustration: Ben Sanders/The Guardian”:
https://bensanders.com.au/work
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