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1988 Australian referendum has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether for its impact on society, the economy, the environment or culture,
1988 Australian referendum has captured the attention of experts and enthusiasts alike. As it continues to play a pivotal role in our lives, it is crucial to fully explore its various aspects and understand how it is shaping our present and future. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of
1988 Australian referendum and explore its many facets, from its origins to its possible future implications.
Referendum on proposed amendments to the Constitution of Australia
The 1988 Australian referendum was held on 3 September 1988. It contained four referendum questions, none of which passed.
Results in detail
Parliamentary Terms
- This section is an excerpt from 1988 Australian referendum (Parliamentary Terms) § Result
Result
State
|
Electoral roll
|
Ballots issued
|
For
|
Against
|
Informal
|
Vote
|
%
|
Vote
|
%
|
New South Wales
|
3,564,856
|
3,297,246
|
1,032,621
|
31.66
|
2,228,503
|
68.34
|
36,122
|
Victoria
|
2,697,096
|
2,491,183
|
886,128
|
36.20
|
1,561,759
|
63.80
|
43,296
|
Queensland
|
1,693,247
|
1,552,293
|
542,414
|
35.15
|
1,000,124
|
64.84
|
9,755
|
South Australia
|
937,974
|
873,511
|
229,938
|
26.76
|
629,454
|
73.24
|
14,119
|
Western Australia
|
926,636
|
845,209
|
255,556
|
30.67
|
577,555
|
69.33
|
12,098
|
Tasmania
|
302,324
|
282,785
|
70,698
|
25.34
|
208,297
|
74.66
|
3,790
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
166,131
|
149,128
|
64,458
|
43.62
|
83,328
|
56.38
|
1,342
|
Northern Territory
|
74,695
|
56,370
|
21,092
|
38.13
|
34,222
|
61.87
|
1,056
|
Total for Commonwealth
|
10,362,959
|
9,537,725
|
3,099,270
|
32.91
|
6,316,940
|
67.09
|
121,515
|
Results
|
Obtained a majority in no state and an overall minority of 3,217,670 votes. Not carried
|
Fair Elections
- This section is an excerpt from 1988 Australian referendum (Fair Elections) § Results
Result
State
|
Electoral roll
|
Ballots issued
|
For
|
Against
|
Informal
|
Vote
|
%
|
Vote
|
%
|
New South Wales
|
3,564,856
|
3,297,246
|
1,159,713
|
35.57
|
2,100,604
|
64.43
|
36,929
|
Victoria
|
2,697,096
|
2,491,183
|
981,508
|
40.12
|
1,465,119
|
59.88
|
44,556
|
Queensland
|
1,693,247
|
1,552,293
|
691,492
|
44.83
|
850,979
|
55.17
|
9,822
|
South Australia
|
937,974
|
873,511
|
263,006
|
30.61
|
596,102
|
69.39
|
14,403
|
Western Australia
|
926,636
|
845,209
|
266,639
|
32.02
|
566,145
|
67.98
|
12,425
|
Tasmania
|
302,324
|
282,785
|
80,608
|
28.89
|
198,372
|
71.11
|
3,805
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
166,131
|
149,128
|
76,815
|
51.99
|
70,937
|
48.01
|
1,376
|
Northern Territory
|
74,695
|
56,370
|
23,763
|
42.99
|
31,512
|
57.01
|
1,095
|
Total for Commonwealth
|
10,362,959
|
9,537,725
|
3,538,817
|
37.59
|
5,874,558
|
62.41
|
124,350
|
Results
|
Obtained a majority in no state and an overall minority of 2,335,741 votes. Not carried
|
Local Government
- This section is an excerpt from 1988 Australian referendum (Local Government) § Results
Result
State
|
Electoral roll
|
Ballots issued
|
For
|
Against
|
Informal
|
Vote
|
%
|
Vote
|
%
|
New South Wales
|
3,564,856
|
3,297,246
|
1,033,364
|
31.70
|
2,226,529
|
68.30
|
37,353
|
Victoria
|
2,697,096
|
2,491,183
|
882,020
|
36.06
|
1,563,957
|
63.94
|
45,206
|
Queensland
|
1,693,247
|
1,552,293
|
590,868
|
38.31
|
951,332
|
61.69
|
10,093
|
South Australia
|
937,974
|
873,511
|
256,421
|
29.85
|
602,499
|
70.15
|
14,591
|
Western Australia
|
926,636
|
845,209
|
247,830
|
29.76
|
584,863
|
70.24
|
12,516
|
Tasmania
|
302,324
|
282,785
|
76,707
|
27.50
|
202,214
|
72.50
|
3,864
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
166,131
|
149,128
|
58,755
|
39.78
|
88,945
|
60.22
|
1,428
|
Northern Territory
|
74,695
|
56,370
|
21,449
|
38.80
|
33,826
|
61.20
|
1,095
|
Total for Commonwealth
|
10,362,959
|
9,537,725
|
3,163,488
|
33.61
|
6,248,166
|
66.39
|
126,071
|
Results
|
Obtained a majority in no state and an overall minority of 2,335,741 votes. Not carried
|
Rights and Freedoms
- This section is an excerpt from 1988 Australian referendum (Rights and Freedoms) § Results
Result
State
|
Electoral roll
|
Ballots issued
|
For
|
Against
|
Informal
|
Vote
|
%
|
Vote
|
%
|
New South Wales
|
3,564,856
|
3,297,246
|
965,045
|
29.65
|
2,289,645
|
70.35
|
42,556
|
Victoria
|
2,697,096
|
2,491,183
|
816,057
|
33.42
|
1,625,484
|
66.58
|
49,642
|
Queensland
|
1,693,247
|
1,552,293
|
506,710
|
32.90
|
1,033,645
|
67.10
|
11,938
|
South Australia
|
937,974
|
873,511
|
223,038
|
26.01
|
634,438
|
73.99
|
16,035
|
Western Australia
|
926,636
|
845,209
|
233,917
|
28.14
|
597,322
|
71.86
|
13,970
|
Tasmania
|
302,324
|
282,785
|
70,987
|
25.49
|
207,486
|
74.51
|
4,312
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
166,131
|
149,128
|
60,064
|
40.71
|
87,460
|
59.29
|
1,604
|
Northern Territory
|
74,695
|
56,370
|
20,503
|
37.14
|
34,699
|
62.86
|
1,168
|
Total for Commonwealth
|
10,362,959
|
9,537,725
|
2,892,828
|
30.79
|
6,503,752
|
69.21
|
141,145
|
Results
|
Obtained a majority in no state and an overall minority of 3,610,924 votes. Not carried
|
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