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More socialism, say young people
It’s probably no surprise that most young people view “socialism” positively. After all, in a cost-of-living and housing crisis, putting social needs over profits makes sense.
The June 24 YouGov poll asked if Australia should be “more socialist or capitalist”?
It found a majority of young people opted for the former: 53% of 18–24-year-olds think Australia should be more socialist, while just 22% think it should be more capitalist. A quarter were neutral.
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Why do young people prefer socialism compared to older generations? According to YouGov’s Director of Public Affairs and Public Data, Paul Smith, it........
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