Young people’s futures are on the line, we deserve a say in it.
The Australian Parliament
Our generation of 16 and 17 year olds are politically engaged and want a say in government decisions that affects our lives and future. Yet politicians are ignoring us because we can’t vote.
Join us in calling on the Australian Parliament to lower the voting age to 16.
We are currently at a crossroads in society. We need to make big decisions on our future - from the climate crisis to the economy, we deserve a say just like everyone else.
To get the Australian Parliament to lower the voting age, we need to show politicians in Canberra that thousands of people back 16 and 17 year olds getting the right to vote.
Can you sign the petition and tell the Australian Parliament to #MakeIt16?
With your support, young people will be one step closer to being heard, and to strengthen our democracy for generations to come.
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At 16, we already make important life decisions and hold important responsibilities. We can work, pay taxes, consent to medical procedures, and decide careers to study or train for.
By lowering the voting age to 16, we’re allowing more engaged voices to be heard, strengthening our democracy and helping the Australian Government to make better policy decisions. This benefits everyone.
Many other countries like Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Scotland and Wales have already lowered the voting age to 16, and New Zealand, Canada and Germany are following their lead. It’s now Australia’s turn.
Can you commit to championing the #makeit16au campaign and lowering the voting age to 16 in Australia?