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Many young people aren't enrolled to vote – but are we asking them the wrong question?

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor
imageStudies have shown that young people do not consider politicians and political parties to be representative of issues that impact them.AAP/Lukas Coch

As soon as the 2016 federal election was called, the race was on to find those who are dragging their heels to the ballot box. While nearly one million eligible Australians are not enrolled to vote,...

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