ASPG-Q: Should 16 year olds get the vote?
Join us at Parliament House in Brisbane for a riveting panel discussion on lowering the voting age to 16 years.
Should 16 year olds get the vote? This question has been examined by democracies all over the world, most recently in Australia in 2018, and grapples with important concepts including democratic participation, human rights and the nature of enfranchisement. Join us for a panel discussion traversing the key arguments for and against opening the vote to more young people.
Panellist names will be announced shortly!
Please arrive at 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start. Light refreshments will follow in the historic Lucinda Bar.
Join us at Parliament House in Brisbane for a riveting panel discussion on lowering the voting age to 16 years.
Should 16 year olds get the vote? This question has been examined by democracies all over the world, most recently in Australia in 2018, and grapples with important concepts including democratic participation, human rights and the nature of enfranchisement. Join us for a panel discussion traversing the key arguments for and against opening the vote to more young people.
Panellist names will be announced shortly!
Please arrive at 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start. Light refreshments will follow in the historic Lucinda Bar.
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Highlights
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
Location
Queensland Parliament
2A George Street
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
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