Australian referendum, 1988 (Fair Elections)
- Australian referendum, 1988 (Fair Elections)
"Constitution Alteration (Fair Elections) 1988" proposed to enshrine in the constitution a guarantee that allCommonwealth, State and Territory elections would be conducted democratically.The question was put to a referendum in the Australian referendum, 1988.
Results
"A Proposed Law: To alter the Constitution to provide for fair and democratic parliamentary elections throughout Australia."
"Do you approve this proposed alteration?"
Discussion
This referendum question came about due to the widespread gerrymandering which was endemic during Joh Bjelke-Peterson's term as the Queensland Premier.
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