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Millennials Reshape Politics Amid Soaring Housing Crisis

5/4/2025

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At 53, Marcus Neil reflects on his journey from purchasing his first home near Brisbane as a teenager to now owning four investment properties. As Australia grapples with soaring housing prices—averaging eight times the median income—millennials and Gen Z voters are set to reshape the political landscape, yet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears poised for re-election.

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At 53, Marcus Neil reflects on his journey from purchasing his first home near Brisbane as a teenager to now owning four investment properties. As Australia grapples with soaring housing prices—averaging eight times the median income—millennials and Gen Z voters are set to reshape the political landscape, yet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears poised for re-election.