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On a mission to make history as one of the youngest people ever elected to Parliament, Leon Rebello highlighted the power of having younger voices involved in the decision-making process.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Leon Rebello, the Liberal National candidate for the Queensland-based seat of McPherson and a solicitor at global law firm King & Wood Mallesons, emphasised the value of having young lawyers in Parliament, stressing that the perspectives of the younger generation must not only be heard but also truly valued in the decision-making process.
In the same episode, he opened up about the motivations driving his political ambitions and explored why lawyers are uniquely positioned to thrive in political roles.
At 30 years of age, Rebello noted that if elected in this year’s upcoming federal election, he’d make history by being “the youngest, if not one of the youngest members of the House of Representatives from any political party”.
What excited him about this prospect, Rebello said, is the chance to bring a fresh perspective to Parliament by “looking to the future, what we can do, and what we can do better”.
Rebello expressed his belief that Australia has “incredible opportunities, both in the private and public sectors”.
However, he emphasised that unlocking this potential requires “the right leadership with forward thinking to charge that forward” – a responsibility he believes the younger generation of Australians is well equipped to undertake.
At just 30 years old, and one of the younger prospective MPs, Rebello believes this offers a “useful” advantage as he can “convey my experiences, even as a candidate, directly to some of the most senior leaders in this country and, in doing so, convey the experiences of people in our generation”.
Rebello emphasised this importance, pointing out that the needs of the younger generation are “not necessarily getting the amount of airtime” as those of other generations.
With housing affordability emerging as a top concern among young people in his electoral division, Rebello highlights his unique vantage point in addressing their challenges, as he can personally relate to their experiences.
“I hold listening posts around the community quite often, and the amount of young people in their 20s and 30s who come and speak to me about home ownership and the struggles they’re facing.
“I’m one of those candidates who can turn around and say, in the last five years, I’ve rented, I’ve bought a home, and I’m a landlord. So I can bring those different experiences to the table,” he said.
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