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Electoral Legislation Amendment (Lowering the Voting Age) Bill 2023

Type	Private
Originating house	House of Representatives
Status	Before Reps
Sponsor	BATES, Stephen, MP

Summary

Amends the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 to: lower the minimum voting age in Australian federal elections and referenda from 18 to 16 years; provide for 16 and 17 year olds to be included in the certified list of voters (but not to be given a penalty notice if they do not vote); and provide that an eligible voter, who is not yet on the electoral roll or enrolled at their correct address, is able to cast a provisional vote on election day.

Progress of bill

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