INTERVIEW: This ex-Liberal wants to bring together Greens and One Nation voters

About this episode

Charlotte Mortlock discusses her vision for a new political party in Australia that unites left and right voters.

Is it possible to create a new major political party in Australia that would cater to both the left and right? Charlotte Mortlock thinks so. The former journalist and political staffer quit the Liberal party earlier this year, frustrated with what she says is a lack of ambition. Now she's launched a new movement called Something Better, which she hopes will eventually change Australia's political landscape. So is it a far-fetched dream or could it really work? Charlotte explains to Dave what her plan is and why she thinks young Australians could lead the way. Guest: Chartotte Morlock, founder Something Better Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

People in this episode

Host: Dave

Guest: Charlotte Mortlock

Topics covered

• politics
• Australia
• new political party
• left and right
• youth engagement

Keywords

• political party
• Australia
• Charlotte Mortlock
• Something Better
• Liberal party
• youth
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Something Better, Liberal party, triplej

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