2022-02-04
I am sponsoring legislation to change the voting act to allow 16 & 17 year old Canberrans to vote in Territory elections 🖋🙋♀️🙋♂️
Expanding voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds will result in better, longer-term policies, and deeper engagement with young people on decisions that could affect the rest of their lives.
Yesterday I spoke with Dr Justin Barker of the Youth Coalition of the ACT about what the data and evidence shows us about young people’s capacity to vote.
You can give your feedback on the issue and the legislation by taking the survey on the ACT Legislative Assembly website. The survey closes on the 7th of Feb, so share with your networks and make sure your voice is heard on this important issue!
Be heard now → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVV29PV