Australia 48th Parliament Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

s1361 — Electoral Legislation Amendment (Lowering the Voting Age) Bill 2023

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Representatives
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill proposes to lower the voting age to 16 in federal elections.

The Electoral Legislation Amendment (Lowering the Voting Age) Bill 2023 aims to allow 16-year-olds to vote in federal elections. This change seeks to engage younger citizens in the democratic process and empower them to have a say in shaping their future.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Younger workers will have a voice in policies that affect their future job opportunities and rights.
  • Families: Families can engage in discussions about civic responsibility and the importance of voting from a younger age.
  • Consumers: Young consumers will be able to influence economic and environmental policies affecting their generations.

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 225 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (225)

225 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors s1361?
s1361 is sponsored by Jordon Steele-John (Australian Greens).
What is the current status of s1361?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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