This year, the Australian Government is saying the budget will restore 'intergenerational equity'. This analysis argues that policies presented as promoting ‘intergenerational equity’ are failing to address the structural drivers of inequality. It presents recent polling indicating that young Australians are worried about burgeoning public debt. The paper proposes alternative policies to deliver intergenerational fairness.

Life satisfaction is trending down for young people in Australia and the West. This paper examines the lives, aspirations, values and perceived barriers of Australians aged 18–34. It creates a foundation for evaluating existing policy and developing new policy to support the priorities and goals of these young Australians.