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Government and the Law › Elections
What is a referendum in Australia?
- A vote held only in the Senate
- A vote to elect a new Prime Minister
- A survey conducted by the government
- A vote by the public to approve a change to the Australian Constitution
Why this is the correct answer
Referendums allow Australians to vote directly on proposed changes to the Constitution, which cannot be altered by Parliament alone. For a referendum to succeed, it must achieve a national majority and a majority in at least four of the six states.