Constitutional Reform (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Section 128 of the Constitution
Section 128 of the Constitution
Sets out the amendment process
Referendum success rate by 2023
Referendum success rate by 2023
8 out of 44 (less than 20%)
Absolute majority
Absolute majority
Over 50% of ALL members, not just those present
Three stages of constitutional change
Three stages of constitutional change
Parliament → People → Governor-General
Double majority requirement
Double majority requirement
National majority + majority in at least 4 of 6 states
States needed for state majority
States needed for state majority
At least 4 out of 6 states
Referendum
Referendum
Compulsory vote on proposed constitutional change
Royal assent
Royal assent
Governor-General's formal approval making change official
Constitutional alteration bill
Constitutional alteration bill
Document proposing changes to the Constitution
1951 Communist Party referendum result
1951 Communist Party referendum result
Failed: 3 states yes, 49% national vote