New Zealand's highest court ruled that the country's current voting age of 18 was discriminatory, forcing parliament to discuss whether it should be lowered
The case, which has been going through the courts since 2020, was bought by advocacy group Make It 16, which wants the age lowered to include 16 and 17 year olds.
The decision triggers a process in which the issue must come before parliament for discussion and be reviewed by a parliamentary select committee. But it does not force parliament to change the voting age. The group says on its website there is insufficient justification to stop 16 year olds from voting when they can drive, work full time and pay tax.
"I personally support a decrease in the voting age but it is not a matter simply for me or even the government, any change in electoral law of this nature requires 75% of parliamentarian support," she said.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
New Zealand: $1.1m home comes with a free Tesla Model Y carInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Lire la suite »
First New York licenses to sell recreational marijuana could be awarded next weekThe first New York recreational weed licenses could be announced as early as Monday.
Lire la suite »
New Trigun Stampede Trailer Reveals New CharactersTrigunStampede has released a new trailer, not only hinting at new characters, but a larger role for Knives!
Lire la suite »
Ohio state senator’s new gun bill drops red flag provisions, adds new restraints“Under Dolan’s bill, an assessment which determines a person is at risk of hurting themselves or others would be a disability for the purposes of acquiring, having, carrying or using a firearm. ”
Lire la suite »
Opinion | The New York Times and a New Climate DenialismNo longer can any rational person claim that climate change isn't happening. Instead, the new deniers argue that people will be able to adapt to climate chaos and that swift, decisive action is 'magical thinking.'
Lire la suite »