Australian referendum, 1919 (Legislative Powers)

Australian referendum, 1919 (Legislative Powers)

"Constitution Alteration (Legislative Powers) 1919" sought temporarily extend the government's legislative powers with respect to trade and commerce, corporations, industrial matters and trusts. The question was put to a referendum in the Australian referendum, 1919.

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"Do you approve of the proposed law for the alteration of the Constitution entitled 'Constitution Alteration (Legislative Powers) 1919'?"

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