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Should Australia lower the voting age to 16 like the UK? We asked 5 experts (theconversation.com)

submitted 11 months ago by MHLoppy@fedia.io to c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone

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The UK wants to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election in 2029. 5 experts give their verdicts on if Australia should do the same.

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[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Somewhat only tangentially related, but I personally would like to see what impact having an age threshold for voting on the top-end.

Like, once you’ve got retirement age — you are no longer eligible to vote.

It would prioritise the will of those most affected by any new laws, and incentivises the older cohort to vote with an eye for the future, as screwing over the next generation would have discernible impact.

While we’re at it, the same thresholds should also apply to eligibility to run for a political position.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 0 points 11 months ago

I don't think it's fair to categorise old people as "less impacted by new laws". This would disproportionately impact the older people who have the least already, those without family, or with not much money.