Why permanent residents and long-term temporary visa holders should be able to vote in federal elections
- Written by Joo-Cheong Tham, Professor, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne
Who should have the right to vote?
A common answer is adult citizens of a country. Indeed, the national electoral laws of most countries – including Australia – adopt this approach.
But what about the approximately 3.4 million permanent residents and temporary visa holders? Many of them call Australia home, having lived and worked in...
