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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CREDITS 

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

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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CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
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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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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