Influencer Abbie Chatfield says young Aussies should feel ‘proud’ of their vote

Influencer and Greens supporter Abbie Chatfield has called on young Aussie voters to better understand their own political views so they can feel “proud” of their vote.

In a TikTok video released just two days before Saturday’s election, Ms Chatfield implied she had met young voters who were “ashamed” of who they were voting for.

“If you’re ashamed to say who you are voting for, then maybe you shouldn’t be voting for that party. Just a little FYI,” she said.

“Maybe you should rethink, if it really aligns with who you are.

“If you get scared, and go ‘oh I don’t want to talk about politics’ when you are asked about how you are voting, maybe rethink the way you are voting.”

The reality TV star turned podcaster has backed the Greens in the election, fronting a national Greens ad to “keep Dutton out”.

Ms Chatfield, a vocal critic of the Liberal Party, has also DJed alongside Greens leader Adam Bandt at a campaign fundraiser.

She previously hosted both Anthony Albanese and Mr Bandt on her podcast It’s A Lot, leading to an Australian Electoral Commission review earlier this year.

The AEC found Ms Chatfield did not breach any electoral laws with her political posts, concluding the interviews were voluntary, audience-driven, and did not require formal authorisation under electoral legislation.

In the TikTok, Ms Chatfield urged voters to check the ABC’s Vote Compass to better understand where they fit in the political spectrum.

“Do a vote compass, figure out if it actually aligns with you,” she said.

“You should be proud about who you are voting for. A lot of you aren’t.”