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Ms Ryan said that she planned to introduce another private member's bill during the upcoming term of federal parliament, after an initial bill in 2018 failed to pass.

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[–] Aussieiuszko@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (10 children)

Let's push for a voting age cap.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 13 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I disagree. Many older people are more conservative. However, they have a right to their views. We shouldn't disenfranchise anyone.

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Teenagers are quite literally disenfranchised.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, but not legally considered adults until later. This proposal is to change that.

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