We asked five experts: should Australia lower the voting age to 16?
- Written by Sasha Petrova, Section Editor: Education
Voting is a key part of the democratic process. It allows all citizens of a certain age to have a say on matters important to them. Voting in federal elections and referendums is compulsory for every Australian aged 18 and over.
But decisions made by elected governments – especially in areas such as education, health and energy –...
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