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Should Australia lower the voting age to 16 like the UK? We asked 5 experts (theconversation.com)
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The UK wants to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election in 2029. 5 experts give their verdicts on if Australia should do the same.

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Ditching it would be a retrograde step for Australian democracy.

I don't think anybody is suggesting ditching it. Just not implementing it for 16 and 17 year-olds.

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