Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16

The Government should amend the Family Law Reform Act 1969 and/or other current legislation so that the Age of Majority is reduced from 18 to 16.

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Friday 5th September 2025
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Thursday 5th March 2026
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There are plans to give over 16's the vote, but they cannot buy tobacco, vapes, alcohol, lottery tickets, knives or get a tattoo due to age restrictions.
If 16 year olds are considered to have acquired capacity in full to vote, then we think they should be considered to have acquired capacity in full to be able to avail themselves of products and services that currently have age restricted to over 18's.


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