Should Australia’s voting age be lowered to 16?
June 15, 2023
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June 15, 2023
Should Australia’s voting age be lowered to 16?
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<p>A campaign launched this week by youth-led organisation Make It 16 is calling on the federal government to lower the legal voting age to 16.</p> <p>Supporters of the push say that if 16- and 17-year-olds can drive, pay taxes and join the army, then they should also have the right to vote. Both major parties are saying it is not a priority.</p> <p>In today’s deep dive, we’ll give you the background info you need to help you understand both sides of the argument.We're running a poll on whether the voting age should be lowered in Australia. Have your say <strong><a href="https://9rxfltzt0ra.typeform.com/to/VmLWoj5Y?fbclid=PAAaZNbZurnUx5fox2I5orvPPmYNT9d9oo_GztCJNrjBPW8IZo6gxq5mzYcxc_aem_th_AZJD65tEbm4oyleizPiJH-_JtQku9mCMQwes01LUAr7GmqeCZU09stTVNBwb5YgXAUw&typeform-source=l.instagram.com">here</a></strong>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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