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1973 Australia’s voting age is lowered from 21 to 18. (jan 9, 1973 – jan 9, 1973)

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Effect: By giving young people a voice in elections, reducing the voting age promoted greater political participation among young Australians and improved democracy.

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jan 9, 1973
jan 9, 1973
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