The Quicky

Would You Have Felt Ready To Vote When You Were 16?


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Would 16 year old you have been switched on enough to make an informed decision at the polling booth?

The greens are pushing to lower the voting age to 16 saying our democracy is stronger when more people are able to participate in decision making, but are we giving 16 year olds too much credit? are we armed with enough information and maturity to make that call at that age?

Today we listen to both sides of the argument for allowing 16 and 17 year olds make the choice on who runs the country.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Stephen Bates - Youth Spokesperson for Greens 

Michael Carr-Gregg - Adolescent psychologist

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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