Australian Federal Election 2025: Views from the West

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring leading Western Australian policy and political actors/ advocates' views and insights on what matters in the upcoming Federal election on Saturday 3rd May 2025.

The panel brings together different voices and constituents as a reflection of the dynamic voter landscape in Western Australia.

Western Australia played a fundamental role in deciding who would form government in the 2022 Federal election and is set to do so for this upcoming election.

With Millennial and Gen Z voters now outnumbering Boomer voters, this demographic evolution points towards unchartered voter behaviour and election outcomes.

Come and hear from our panel of experts, join in the discussion and share your thoughts on what policies matter to you and what the next government should prioritise for Western Australians.

Tuesday 29th April 2025
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Murdoch Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, UWA

Moderator:

Assoc. Prof. Paul J. Maginn, UWA Public Policy Institute

Panellists:

Hon Colin Barnett AC, Former Premier of Western Australia
Louise Giolitto, CEO of WACOSS
Mia Pepper, Conservation Council WA
Emily Williams, Community Changemaker
Prof. Martin Drum, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business, University of Notre Dame

Whether you’re a political tragic or just curious about what’s at stake, this is a conversation not to miss.

This event is a collaboration between the UWA Public Policy Institute and The University of Notre Dame.