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Should Australia’s voting age be lowered to 16?

Should Australia’s voting age be lowered to 16?

The Daily Aus

June 15, 202312m 16s

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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.

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.

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 here.

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