Hundreds of young voters in Bendigo enrol to vote for same-sex marriage postal survey

Adam Holmes
Updated October 3 2017 - 4:43pm, first published 3:39pm
The same-sex marriage postal survey prompted 550 people in Bendigo aged under 24 to enrol to vote for the first time, despite the vote being non-compulsory.
The same-sex marriage postal survey prompted 550 people in Bendigo aged under 24 to enrol to vote for the first time, despite the vote being non-compulsory.

MORE than 550 young voters have been added to the electoral role in the Bendigo electorate ahead of the same-sex marriage postal survey, and the vast majority are aged 18.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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