FOUNDER & HOST: SYLVIA MEESALA
Sylvia Meesala is the founder and host of The Next Vote, a platform created to make politics more accessible, engaging and relevant to the next generation of voters. With a background in criminology and the legal sector, Sylvia interviews political leaders and community voices on the issues shaping Australia’s future, encouraging young people to become informed, confident and active participants in democracy.
WHY POLITICS?
Politics shapes the decisions that affect us every day, from education and employment to housing, healthcare and the future of our communities.
The Next Vote was created to make politics more accessible, engaging and relevant, particularly for young Australians. By bringing voters directly into conversations with political leaders and decision-makers, we aim to move beyond headlines and party lines to explore the ideas, policies and issues that matter.
Because democracy is stronger when people are informed, involved and confident in making their next vote count.
WHAT WE DO
The Next Vote connects Australians with the people shaping our political future.
Through engaging, non-partisan interviews with political leaders, elected representatives and public figures, we explore the policies, ideas and issues that matter to voters.
Our goal is simple: make politics easier to understand, encourage informed conversations and give voters the opportunity to hear directly from their leaders.
Where Voters Meet Leaders.