Push to lower Australia's compulsory voting age to 16 as advocate says youngsters feeling 'disenfranchised'

Zagorath ( @Zagorath@aussie.zone )

Australian Politics@aussie.zoneEnglish • 7 months ago

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Push to lower Australia's compulsory voting age to 16 as advocate says youngsters feeling 'disenfranchised'

Zagorath ( @Zagorath@aussie.zone )

Australian Politics@aussie.zoneEnglish • 7 months ago

Should 16-year-olds like Stella and Jayla be allowed to vote?

Sixteen-year-olds can learn to drive, get a job, pay taxes and be on the Organ Donor Register, but they are considered too young to vote. Should they also have a stake in deciding their future?

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zik ( @zik@aussie.zone )
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Why not start them off in the way you mean to continue? It’s not like there are any significant downsides.
- Ilandar ( @Ilandar@aussie.zone )
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  Increased opposition is a significant downside.

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