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Calls grow to lower Australia's voting age to 16
Original: # Australia They’ll inherit the climate crisis. Shouldn’t 16- and 17-year-olds have a vote? https:// johnmenadue.com/pos
A debate in Australia is asking whether 16- and 17-year-olds should be allowed to vote in federal elections. The argument, aired in an opinion piece by John Menadue's public policy outlet, is that young people will bear the consequences of the climate crisis and deserve a say in the decisions shaping their future. Supporters see votes at 16 as basic fairness; critics question whether teenagers are ready for the franchise.
Why now: The climate crisis is prompting renewed debate about giving teenagers a political voice.
AustraliaJohn Menadue16- and 17-year-olds
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