In this episode of Your First Vote, Jack Okill sits down with Ali France MP, the Federal Member for Dickson, for an in-depth conversation about the issues shaping Australia's future.

Ali reflects on her journey to Parliament, from overcoming life-changing adversity to defeating Peter Dutton after three election campaigns. She also shares what life as a federal MP is really like and why listening to the community is at the centre of her work.

Together, Jack and Ali discuss:

• Housing affordability and helping first home buyers
• The cost of living and support for young Australians
• Education, HECS and Free TAFE
• The social media age restrictions and online safety
• AI and the challenges of regulating new technology
• Youth employment and opportunities for young Australians
• Why young people should get involved in politics and do their own research before voting

Whether you're voting for the first time or simply want to hear directly from the people representing Australia, this episode offers an opportunity to hear Ali France's perspective in a long-form conversation.

Your First Vote is dedicated to helping young Australians better understand politics by interviewing politicians from across the political spectrum and giving them the opportunity to explain their policies, priorities and vision for the future.

Disclaimer: I apologize to Nicolette and her team however a major encoding error happened during the editing process. The original clip was 16 minutes long however it is 9 minutes long now. I would like to thank Nicolette and her team for there understanding!

Thank you for tuning in to Your First Vote and joining me and my guest for today’s conversation.

This podcast is all about giving young Australians a voice and helping first-time voters better understand the people and policies shaping our future. We’re constantly growing and always looking for new voices to interview.

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In this episode of Your First Vote, Jack Okill sits down with Mathuri Santhi Morgan to talk everything politics — from why she can’t vote as a non-citizen, to her thoughts on youth engagement, representation, and how young people connect (or don’t) with Australia’s political system.

→ A thoughtful and honest chat about seeing politics from the outside looking in.

🎙️ Your First Vote — ft. Dai Le, Independent MP for Fowler

This was a trek, but absolutely worth it. I sat down with Dai Le—trailblazer, community champion, and one of the most powerful independent voices in Parliament—for my longest interview yet.

We talked about her journey from refugee to MP, the challenges of running as an independent, and what young Aussies should know before casting their first vote.

This is one you do not want to miss.

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In this special bonus episode of Your First Vote with Jack Okill I chat to Matthew Hayes a Public Transport Fan, Disability Advocate, Advocate for Youth & Political Nerd! We chat about some common questions and asked for some advice regarding youth & how they can be more involved with politics. Thanks once again Matthew for taking the time to come on the show I hope to see you back on the show in the future.

More episodes of Your First Vote are currently in development and ideas flow 24/7.

Jack Okill

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Hi. This is my first episode on Your First Vote. In this episode we talk to the amazing Gisele Kapterian. The Liberal Candidate for Bradfield. We chat about some common questions and about what she will do to fix and improve the wonderful electorate of Bradfield

Welcome to your first vote. A podcast for young people about politics. Tune in for fortnightly episodes.