Australian referendum, 1974 (Democratic Elections)
- Australian referendum, 1974 (Democratic Elections)
"Constitution Alteration (Democratic Elections) 1974" sought to modify the method of determining thesize of electorates within each state, from being based on the number of voters to the total population.The question was put to a referendum in the Australian referendum, 1974.
Results
"Proposed law entitled "An Act to alter the Constitution so as to ensure that the members of the House of Representatives and of the parliaments of the states are chosen directly and democratically by the people"."
"Do you approve the proposed law?"
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