Students enrol to vote

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus participated in the Australian electoral Commission's national Enrol to Vote Week on July 31.

College careers advisor Mr Rob Harwood said the government initiative was aimed to get young people on the electoral role and ready to vote in all government elections.

"More than 200 students got involved in Enrol to Vote Week at the school," Mr Harwood said.

"The group of 17-year-olds from Years 11 and 12 that participated will now be enrolled and ready to vote, once they turn 18.

"The initiative is a great way to encourage the students to enrol to vote and have their say."

According to figures released by the Australian Electoral Commission, only three in four 18-year-olds are enrolled to vote.

The Australian Electoral Commission provided enrolment forms, educational resources, promotional materials and other information to more than 1650 secondary schools for the initiative.

Press release, 28 Jul 2008 Australian Electoral Commission Clare Graham, 31 Jul 2008 Interview: Rob Harwood, Brisbane Water Secondary College