🗓️ Wednesday, 22 May 2025
🕠 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM (5:45 PM for a 6:00 PM start)
📍 San Telmo Studio, Chippendale
🎟️ Free
👥 Open to high school and university students (however, anyone is welcome!)

About the Event
Join us for Decoding Democracy, a high-impact, youth-led post-election panel event hosted by Youth Decide Australia — an organisation working to close the democracy gap by empowering young people with the tools to engage confidently in civic life.

This is not your average politics talk. In the wake of the federal election, we’re bringing together a panel of experts to break down what the outcome actually means — beyond the headlines, beyond the fluff.

You’ll hear from two outstanding youth-focussed journalists as they dive into:
✅ How the election result will shape the next few years
✅ What it means for advocacy, policy, and your community
✅ How myths about voting and representation are being challenged
✅ What happens next — and how you can be part of it

Event Program
🟦 Welcome
🟨 Live Panel Discussion — featuring a cross-party lineup of MPs and guest speakers
🟩 Interactive Student Q&A — your turn to ask the hard questions
🟧 Post-Panel Networking + Refreshments — meet fellow peers and speakers over snacks

Expect a welcoming, non-partisan space where no question is too big or too small, and where you’ll leave feeling more informed, inspired, and ready to step into your civic power.

Who Should Attend?
If you’re a student who’s curious, frustrated, excited, or even confused about politics — this event is for you! Whether it’s your first time engaging or you’re a seasoned changemaker, you’ll find value in this candid, action-focused conversation.

Light refreshments will be provided.