Young Multicultural Australians Shape Election Outcome – MYAN Australia Calls for Bold Action on Social Equity, Housing, Cost of Living and Climate. 

The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) has welcomed the outcome of the 2025 federal election, highlighting the decisive impact of young Australians — particularly those from migrant and refugee backgrounds. 

With the multicultural youth vote bigger than ever before, the election result shows their voices were central to shifts seen in key urban electorates across the country.  

Early analysis shows a clear swing towards candidates and parties that addressed the issues young people care most about: social equity, housing, cost of living and climate. 

Multicultural youth call on politicians to step up and see young people as valuable contributors to the solutions to the issues that affect them. 

“Young people from multicultural backgrounds turned out and made their voices heard at this election. Their message is clear: they expect action, and they are ready to lead. The new government has a mandate to work in partnership with multicultural youth to tackle the challenges they face and to build a future grounded in fairness, inclusion, and opportunity,” says MYAN Australia Chair Carmel Guerra, OAM. 

The election campaign was marked by heated debates on immigration, First Nations justice, and multiculturalism — at times deepening social division. Yet voters, particularly young Australians, rejected fear-driven narratives and signalled strong support for policies that promote social cohesion and address structural inequalities, MYAN Australia says. 

“This election confirms what we already know: young multicultural Australians are engaged, informed, and deeply invested in shaping this country’s future,” said MYAN Australia National Manager Rana Ebrahimi. 
 
“They are demanding bold action — on housing, equity and climate — and they expect the government to follow through.” 

MYAN identified three core issues that consistently resonated with young multicultural voters: 

• Social  inclusion — support for anti-racism initiatives and policies that advance equity for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

• Housing affordability and rental security — widespread frustration over insecure housing and lack of clear pathways to home ownership. 

• Climate change and future security — strong calls for concrete action on emissions, green jobs, and climate justice. 

Young voters also prioritised better access to mental health care, youth employment pathways, and affordable education — areas where the new government will face rising expectations. 

“There are so many young leaders already working to create change in their communities,” says MYAN youth advocate Lena Nabizada. 
 
“What’s missing is long-term political commitment to back that leadership and make it sustainable.” 

“We don’t just want to be consulted — we want real power to co-create the solutions,” adds MYAN youth advocate Tess Poulose. 

MYAN is calling on the government to prioritise a forward-looking policy agenda that reflects the diversity and ambition of multicultural youth, including: 

• Sustained investment in multicultural youth leadership and capacity building. 

• A nationally coordinated strategy to strengthen social cohesion. 

• Development of a high-level framework to address racism in schools. 

• Inclusive, culturally responsive mental health reforms. 

• Structural policies to improve economic participation and address housing insecurity. 

“This election result is a clear signal: multicultural young people are shaping Australia now,” said Carmel Guerra. 
 
MYAN Australia urges the government to move swiftly on its commitments and embed multicultural youth leadership into policymaking at all levels. 

For further information and to arrange interviews please contact 0447 418 726 
OR: Rana Ebrahimi, MYAN National Manager at rana@myan.org