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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

I don't think it's fair to categorise old people as "less impacted by new laws". This would disproportionately impact the older people who have the least already, those without family, or with not much money.

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