Australia's Gen-Z Senator Wins Elections Using Minecraft and Livestreams Firstpost America
Australia's Gen-Z Senator Wins Elections Using Minecraft and Livestreams | Firstpost America|N18G
Australia's Gen-Z Senator Wins Elections Using Minecraft and Livestreams | Firstpost America|N18G
Charlotte Walker, 21, becomes one of Australia's youngest-ever senators after winning a surprise seat in South Australia. Campaigning without ads or door-knocking, Walker used livestreams, Minecraft builds, makeup tutorials, and street interviews to connect with young voters. Her digital-first strategy struck a chord, especially with first-time voters, helping her rise from third on the Labour Party list to a seat in the federal parliament. A former union worker, she now prepares for six years in Canberra and hopes to inspire more young women to enter politics. Could this signal a generational shift in campaigning? Watch this report to know more.
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