  The Australian Democrats new voice to young people Change Politics.com.
Was launched on Tuesday, November 6 by the Democrats' Youth Affairs spokesperson, Senator Brian Greig, in Adelaide with Ms Jo Pride, who at 26 is the Democrats' youngest federal candidate in South Australia.
"Young Australians contribute enormously to the community, but during this campaign they have again been forgotten by the old parties," Senator Greig said.
"The Democrats have always been the party that best represents the interests of young people."
"ChangePolitics.com continues our party's tradition of listening to their ideas and concerns."
After the recent ACT election, in which Ms Roslyn Dundas, 23, became the youngest female elected to an Australian parliament, the Democrats have again backed their belief in youth by nominating Ms Pride for a winnable seat in the House of Representatives.
"Young people need to be better represented both in parliament and the broader community," Ms Pride said."
"They don't need to be told what to think. They have intelligent and creative ideas of their own that deserve to be heard."
"ChangePolitics.com is a non-partisan website that encourages young people to discuss the issues they're passionate about in a medium that has become their own," Ms Pride said."
The Democrats developed the website in consultation with young people and using the results of Youth Poll, a major annual survey of young Australians' attitudes and ideals.
SONIA ANDERSON
AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRATS
LYONS The current adversarial political system is not helping us to develop real, long term and systematic solutions to the challenges that face us - social, environment and economic.
Lets stop hitting our heads against the bow of the boat and start working together to direct our effort at the rudder.
The time has come to change politics. CRAIG COOPER
AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRATS
BRADDON - TASMANIA Craig believes governments should be putting far more effort into fighting unemployment and this is a priority area for the Australian Democrats.
* Health funding has become a problem in Australia, he believes we should concentrate on preventative solutions rather than trying to poke money into the enlarging holes of the dyke.
A Democrat representative in Braddon would ensure that the North West of Tasmania would be better represented by the Party
"It is my intention to bring politics to the people!"
"Tasmania needs a clean out of the two old parties, I want to be the broom that changes politics.?
PENNY EDWARDS
AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRATS
DENISON - TASMANIA Penny has a solid understanding of the many issues affecting Denison.
She feels that young Australians particularly, are disempowered and lack representation within our community.
She has a strong interest in social justice, education, children's services,youth and the environment, 
Karen sees the Australian Democrats as being the balanced party in Australian politics. especially in regards to the environment, human rights and family.
Karen is passionate about promoting Tasmania's lifestyle, environment and people.
Karen is tired of the old parties and feels that they are not in touch with the reality of day to day life within Franklin. Affordable education, access
to child care and basic human values are no longer 'the Australian way' for old party politicians.
Dane Sara, 18, Independent candidate for Lyne (NSW).
"I decided to stand as an independent candidate because the major parties didn't offer enough to get my vote."
Siobhan Isherwood, 18, Greens candidate for Lyne (NSW).
"People in my electorate are happy to have a woman and a young person running as a candidate. It's a fresh approach."
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