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Guide
Constitutional referendums in Australia: a quick guide
Publisher
Referendum
Constitutional law
Constitutional reform
Australia
Description
In the Australia federal political context, the word referendum is used to describe a vote to change the Australian Constitution. Conversely, the word plebiscite is used to describe a non-constitutional, non-binding or advisory vote.
This guide offers a general overview of some of the rules and processes involved when conducting a national referendum.
Related Information
Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill 2022 https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd2223a/23bd…
Publication Details
Copyright:
Commonwealth of Australia 2023
License type:
CC BY-NC-ND
Access Rights Type:
open
Series:
Research Paper Series, 2022–23
Post date:
6 Feb 2023
