1933 Western Australian secession referendum
A referendum was held on 8 April 1933 in the Australian state of Western Australia on the topic of withdrawing from the Federal Commonwealth. The proposal was accepted however the Imperial Parliament refused to intervene on the issue of secession and Western Australia did not seperate from the Commonwealth.
Referendum results
Question 1: Are you in favour of the State of Western Australia withdrawing from the Federal Commonwealth established under the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (Imperial)?
Question 2: Are you in favour of a Convention of Representatives of equal number from each of the Australian states being summoned for the purpose of proposing such alterations in the Constitution of the Commonwealth as may appear to such Convention to be necessary?
Referendum Date | Outcome |
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8 April 1933 | ACCEPTED |
YES | NO |
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