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Government and the Law › Government Structure
How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
- By a referendum requiring a national majority and a majority in at least four of the six states
- By a simple majority vote in Parliament
- By an act of the Governor-General
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's Constitution can only be changed if a majority of all voters nationwide agree, and if a majority in at least four of the six states also vote yes. This double-majority requirement is deliberately demanding, ensuring constitutional changes have genuinely broad support.