Young Aussies are drinking less than any other generation according to a new study of more than 23,000 Australians.

The Flinders University study analysed data collected across two decades and found Gen Z is drinking less than any other generation.

So why are young people giving up booze? And what's it like to quit drinking in your 20s?

Plus pro-Palestinian activists want to hold a rally at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday, but police say it will be too dangerous. So what happens now?

Listen now:

01:19 - The planned Sydney Opera House protest that has ended up in court

07:32 - Gen Z less likely to drink alcohol than older generations

12:59 - Julia Rangiheuea on her sobriety

Guests:

• Sean Tarek Goodwin, reporter, ABC
• Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking

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