Same-sex marriage: Will young people send postal votes?

A man posts mail at an Australia Post box (AAP)

A man posts mail at an Australia Post box (AAP)

Amongst the various discussions emerging since the federal government's announcement of a plebiscite on gay marriage is how younger Australians will react to it. They've become especially piquant since the conventional plebiscite proposal was blocked again in parliament, meaning the ballot will now take place via the post. That's put the spotlight not only on the method of voting, but on the broader issue of youth political engagement.



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