New Zealand mulls lowering voting age to 16

• Published date: 21 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday said the legislation will be drafted for making the voting age 16 in the country.

Addressing a news conference, the premier said: 'Whether it passes (parliament vote) is a matter for the whole parliament.'

Her statement came after New Zealand Supreme Court early on Monday declared the 'voting age of 18 inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act' of the country.

Later, the Ardern-led Cabinet discussed the top court's observation and decided to draft legislation.

Any change in lowering the voting age in New Zealand would require the backing of at least three-quarters of current lawmakers, or a majority vote in a...