(File photo)A campaign to lower the voting age to 16 has taken the argument to the High Court, with a claim that the current permitted age of 18 is age discrimination and a breach of rights. Justice Jan-Marie Doogue was asked to make a declaration that the current voting age was inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act. That was the path taken to change the voting rights of prisoners. Predominantly around the world, the voting age is 18. (File photo)The argument over changing the voting age was one for the public or in Parliament, where there could be an exchange of views, Powell said.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2020 22:52 UTC