What happened in the 1898 Australian referendum?

What happened in the 1898 Australian referendum?

In 1898 referendums on the Commonwealth Constitution Bill were held in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. A majority of ‘yes’ votes was recorded in each colony but in New South Wales the enabling legislation required a quota of 80 000. This was not achieved.

What happened in the first referendum in Australia?

First referendum: 1898 In June 1898 referendums were held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Australia was the first nation to take a proposed constitution to the people for approval. (Switzerland had held a referendum to approve changes to its constitution in 1874).

When did the initiative and referendum process begin?

23 states allow for citizens to initiate popular referendums, and one territory, the U.S. Virgin Islands. The popular referendum was first introduced in the United States by South Dakota in 1898, and first used in 1906 in Oregon, two years after the first initiative was used in 1904, also in Oregon.

What happened in the 1999 referendum?

To alter the Constitution to establish the Commonwealth of Australia as a republic with the Queen and Governor-General being replaced by a President appointed by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Commonwealth Parliament. To alter the Constitution to insert a preamble.

When was the referendum for Federation in Australia?

1899 and 1900 referendums

When was referendum held in Philippines?

A constitutional referendum was held in the Philippines on 14 November 1967. On 16 March 1967 Congress decided that a Constitutional Convention would be elected in 1971….1967 Philippine constitutional plebiscite.

When was the referendum for federation in Australia?