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What are the 8 referendums passed in Australia?

What are the 8 referendums passed in Australia?

These were the 43rd and 44th constitutional referenda since the first in 1906 and, like most attempts, these two failed. Over the years, only eight amendments have been made: single changes in 1906, 1910, 1928, 1946 and 1967; and three changes in 1977.

What was the outcome of the 1999 referendum?

1999 Australian republic referendum

Response Votes %
No 6,410,787 54.87%
Valid votes 11,683,811 99.14%
Invalid or blank votes 101,189 0.86%
Total votes 11,785,000 100.00%

Was the 1999 referendum successful?

National Results. The two proposed constitutional changes put to Australian electors at the 1999 referendum were not approved by a ‘double majority’ of electors. Therefore the proposals for constitutional change were not carried.

What are the successful referendums in Australia?

There have been five instances – in 1937, twice in 1946, and once each in 1977 and 1984 – where a national Yes vote has been achieved but failed to win a majority of states. In three of these instances, the referendum received a majority in three states.

When has Australia had a referendum?

History of referendums in Australia Since 1901 there have been 19 referendums, proposing 44 changes to the Constitution; only 8 changes have been agreed to.

When was the first Australian referendum?

First referendum: 1898 In June 1898 referendums were held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Australia was the first nation to take a proposed constitution to the people for approval. (Switzerland had held a referendum to approve changes to its constitution in 1874).

When was the first referendum in Australia?

What are three referendums that have been held in Australia?

These will be the 43rd and 44th constitutional referenda since the first in 1906. Over the years, eight amendments have been made: single changes in 1906, 1910, 1928, 1946 and 1967; and three changes in 1977.

Why was the first referendum not passed?

The first four referendums were held in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria in June 1898. Although all four saw a majority vote in favour, the majority in New South Wales was insufficient. Knowledge of the result in New South Wales led to low voter turnout in South Australia.

What happened in the 1898 Australian referendum?

In 1898 referendums on the Commonwealth Constitution Bill were held in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. A majority of ‘yes’ votes was recorded in each colony but in New South Wales the enabling legislation required a quota of 80 000. Majorities were achieved in all colonies.

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