Government and the law in Australia
What is a 'double majority' in the context of an Australian constitutional referendum?
- ○Two-thirds of all Australians must vote yes
- ✓A national majority of voters and a majority in at least four of the six states
- ○Both houses of Parliament must vote yes twice
Correct answer
A national majority of voters and a majority in at least four of the six states
A double majority means the proposed change must be approved by a majority of all voters nationally AND by a majority of voters in at least four of the six states.
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