Angus Taylor on Gen Z, Housing and Australia’s Future
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor joins Jack Okill on Your First Vote to discuss his new role leading the Coalition and his vision for Australia’s future.
They talk housing affordability, the Liberal Party’s relationship with young Australians, the rise of One Nation, the under-16 social media ban, AI and technology, and how politics can better connect with Gen Z.
Angus also reflects on why he entered politics, what happens behind the scenes in Parliament, and what he wants young Australians to consider before casting their first vote.
31 Aug 2026
Jane Hume on Gen Z, Housing and the Liberal Party’s Future
Senator Jane Hume joins Jack Okill on Your First Vote to discuss her role as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and how the party plans to reconnect with young Australians.
They talk housing affordability, cost of living, lowering taxes, government debt, the social media ban, digital privacy and why Jane believes first-time voters should consider the Liberal Party.
A direct conversation about the issues shaping young Australians’ futures—and what the Liberal Party would do differently.
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22 Jul 2026
Ali France MP: Housing, Cost of Living & Young Australians | Your First Vote
In this episode of Your First Vote, Jack Okill sits down with Ali France MP, the Federal Member for Dickson, for an in-depth conversation about the issues shaping Australia's future.
Ali reflects on her journey to Parliament, from overcoming life-changing adversity to defeating Peter Dutton after three election campaigns. She also shares what life as a federal MP is really like and why listening to the community is at the centre of her work.
Together, Jack and Ali discuss:
• Housing affordability and helping first home buyers
• The cost of living and support for young Australians
• Education, HECS and Free TAFE
• The social media age restrictions and online safety
• AI and the challenges of regulating new technology
• Youth employment and opportunities for young Australians
• Why young people should get involved in politics and do their own research before voting
Whether you're voting for the first time or simply want to hear directly from the people representing Australia, this episode offers an opportunity to hear Ali France's perspective in a long-form conversation.
Your First Vote is dedicated to helping young Australians better understand politics by interviewing politicians from across the political spectrum and giving them the opportunity to explain their policies, priorities and vision for the future.
Talking Everything Politics — with Mathuri Santhi Morgan
Host Jack Okill interviews Mathuri Santhi Morgan about her perspective on Australian politics as a non-citizen, exploring youth engagement and representation.
1 Aug 2025
Interview w/ Dai Le
Jack Okill interviews Dai Le, Independent MP for Fowler, about her journey from refugee to parliament, highlighting challenges and insights for young Australian voters.
1 Jul 2025
Interview w/ Paul Fletcher
Jack Okill interviews Paul Fletcher on Your First Vote, discussing insights into the voting process for young voters.
10 May 2025
Bonus Interview with Matthew Hayes
In this special bonus episode of Your First Vote with Jack Okill I chat to Matthew Hayes a Public Transport Fan, Disability Advocate, Advocate for Youth & Political Nerd! We chat about some common questions and asked for some advice regarding youth & how they can be more involved with politics. Thanks once again Matthew for taking the time to come on the show I hope to see you back on the show in the future.
More episodes of Your First Vote are currently in development and ideas flow 24/7.
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7 May 2025
Interview with Gisele Kapterian
Hi. This is my first episode on Your First Vote. In this episode we talk to the amazing Gisele Kapterian. The Liberal Candidate for Bradfield. We chat about some common questions and about what she will do to fix and improve the wonderful electorate of Bradfield
5 Mar 2025
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