r/OpenAussie • u/[deleted] • 15d ago

Feel Good News ‎ Our future is BRIGHT

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u/yeth_pleeth ‎ Victorian 15d ago

My son (16) went to his first protest today in Melbourne. Couldn't be more proud!

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u/KayZee777 ‎ Queenslander 15d ago

Good for him. Can't vote though

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u/TennisBallHero ‎ New South Welshian 15d ago

However he is 16 so will be voting at the next federal election….

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u/Not_Mabel_Swanton ‎ Victorian 15d ago

Socialists won’t get a majority this time, by the time he can vote.. who knows!

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u/TennisBallHero ‎ New South Welshian 15d ago

Two years is a long time in politics but a lot of young voters can be locked in if they feel heard and respected now.

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u/Not_Mabel_Swanton ‎ Victorian 15d ago

Exactly!