Should Australia Lower Its Voting Age?

What was the voting age in Australia before it was lowered to 18 in 1973?

• 16

• 21

• 25

• 30

Why was the voting age lowered to 18 in Australia?

• To encourage young people to participate in politics

• To align with other countries' voting age

• To give young people a voice in decision-making

• All of the above

Which political party in Australia is backing the idea of lowering the voting age?

• Liberal Party

• Labor Party

• Greens Party

• National Party

How many countries have already lowered their voting age to 16?

• 2

• 5

• 8

• 10

What is one argument against lowering the voting age to 16?

• 16-year-olds are not mature enough to make informed decisions

• 16-year-olds are not educated enough about politics

• 16-year-olds are easily influenced by social media

• All of the above

What is one potential benefit of lowering the voting age to 16?

• Increased voter turnout and engagement

• Better representation of young people's interests

• More diverse perspectives in politics

• All of the above

Which country has seen positive outcomes from lowering the voting age to 16?

• Australia

• Scotland

• Germany

• New Zealand

What is one challenge associated with lowering the voting age to 16?

• Lack of civic education in schools

• Limited understanding of political issues among young people

• Difficulty integrating voting into the curriculum

• All of the above

How can young people have their say on the issue of lowering the voting age?

• By participating in a national campaign

• By making a submission to the government's inquiry

• By joining a political party

• By voting in local elections

What is one reason why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote?

• They will be directly affected by the decisions made today

• They are mature enough to have informed opinions

• They have a right to be heard in the democratic process

• All of the above