1974 Australian referendum
The 1974 Australian Referendum was held on 18 May 1974. It contained four referendum questions.
| Question | NSW | Vic | Qld | SA | WA | Tas | States in favour | Voters in favour | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (29) Simultaneous Elections | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 1:5 | 48% | Not carried |
| (30) Mode of Altering the Constitution | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 1:5 | 48% | Not carried |
| (31) Democratic Elections | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 1:5 | 47% | Not carried |
| (32) Local Government Bodies | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 1:5 | 47% | Not carried |
The referendum was held in conjunction with the 1974 federal election.
See also
References
- ^ Handbook of the 44th Parliament (2014) "Part 5 - Referendums and Plebiscites - Referendum results". Parliamentary Library of Australia..
Further reading
- Select sources on constitutional change in Australia 1901-1997. Part 2 - History of Australian Referendums (PDF). Commonwealth of Australia. 24 March 1997. ISBN 0644484101.
- Bennett, Scott (2003). "Research Paper no. 11 2002–03: The Politics of Constitutional Amendment". Canberra: Parliamentary Library of Australia..
- Australian Electoral Commission (2007) Referendum Dates and Results 1906 – Present AEC, Canberra.
