Push to lower Australia's compulsory voting age to 16 as advocate says youngsters feeling 'disenfranchised'
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Should 16-year-olds like Stella and Jayla be allowed to vote?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-04/push-to-lower-compulsory-voting-age-in-australia-to-16/103662980
Sixteen-year-olds can learn to drive, get a job, pay taxes and be on the Organ Donor Register, but they are considered too young to vote. Should they also have a stake in deciding their future?
??? I thought age of consent in Australia was 16?
...just checked depends on the state but uh... Yeah we do let some 16yo decide if they want to have sex. 🤷🏻♀️
So I was unaware, and I guess that's their choice to make. I'm not sure I'm okay with saying it's okay for an adult to have sex with a 16 year old but that's their choice I guess.