Tell us about your outfit.
I’m wearing a Champion jacket and my Reeboks, both from the op shop, and a no-name dress.
How do you feel about voting today?
Pretty hopeful, although I hate the word hope. But I’m optimistic we might get a change in leadership which could be a great thing.
Do you feel Australian politics is engaged with the needs of young people?
No, I think it needs improving. As a nation there are pockets or areas where politicians are engaged, but there are a lot of issues that still need addressing.
Like what?
We need more support for the creative arts and creative industries. I don’t want to be so generic and say “gender equality” but that’s definitely something we need to work on. Environmental protection and sustainability is a huge thing, and we actually have to be serious about it now rather then just using it as a slogan.
So what are the biggest issues to you personally?
Environmental protection: saving our forests, oceans and eco systems.
If you were Prime Minister what would you do?
I’d get on a jet and go to the moon.
What is the best thing about being young in Australia in 2016?
You get to go to sick parties with your sick friends and have a sick time in a sick country.
Credits
Photography Rocket K