Petition · past parliament
Lower the voting age to 16
Closed
605 signatures
What the petition asks
The voting age should be lowered to 16 because I think that people are responsible enough to know what they are voting for and they are deciding their future. 16 year olds are eligible to enlist in the army but are not allowed to vote for who makes the decisions that change their future.
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
605
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Sep 2017
Closed
26 Mar 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.