Petition · past parliament
Lower the Voting Age to 15 so 15-17 year olds can vote.
Closed
20 signatures
What the petition asks
I think that people aged 15 and above should have the right to vote in future Referendums and Prime Minister Elections. Young adults are taught in Schools about Politics and the Government so they will have a clear understanding of why and what they are voting for.
Timeline
| 5 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Jul 2016
Closed
5 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.