Constitutional referendums

A Bill that alters an entrenched article of the Constitution takes effect only if a majority of the electors voting approve it. Two such referendums have been held since Independence, and every question put was rejected. The gaming referendum of January 2013 was not a constitutional referendum and is not listed here.

1. 27 February 2002

   The 2002 constitutional referendum

   5 questions, all rejected. 66.0% of valid votes were No.

2. 7 June 2016

   The 2016 constitutional referendum

   4 questions, all rejected. 69.3% of valid votes were No.

See how the Constitution is changed for the amendment procedure and the full history.