We are trying to change the law to enable people who are sixteen and seventeen to vote in the Australian electoral process. We believe that Australian people aged sixteen and seventeen should be able to take part in our Australian democracy because:

. they can be charged with criminal offenses with adult consequences

. there are no restrictions on job hours at sixteen

. You can learn how to drive a car

.and they can pay taxes

We put all these responsibilities on sixteen-year-olds and seventeen-year-olds but yet still do not let them vote.

Teenagers have unique views on issues like education and climate change. Their participation in the electoral process ensures that their voices are heard and considered in decisions that directly affect them.

Currently the law states that you must be eighteen to vote in elections and by-elections. We propose that the age limit is lowered to sixteen.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your positive response and the advancement of our democracy.