The Australian Constitution is the supreme law of the country and can only be changed if the Australian people agree. For a proposed change to be successful, what specific voting result must be achieved in a referendum?
- A majority of voters in a majority of states, as well as a majority of voters across the whole of Australia.Cevap
- BA simple national majority of more than 50% of all voters across Australia, regardless of which state they live in.
- CA majority vote from the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, followed by the King's approval.
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The correct answer is that a proposed change must receive a majority of 'yes' votes in a majority of states (at least four out of six) and a majority of 'yes' votes nationally.
The correct answer accurately describes the 'double majority' rule required by Section 128 of the Australian Constitution. This means a referendum only passes if it receives a 'yes' vote from a majority of voters across Australia (including territories) and a majority of voters in at least four of the six states.
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The Double Majority Requirement for Referendums
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Think about the 'double' in 'double majority'. It means two different types of majorities must be met.
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One majority is based on the total number of people in Australia, and the other is based on the states.
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For a referendum to pass, more than half of all Australians must vote 'yes', and voters in at least four out of the six states must also provide a majority of 'yes' votes.
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