Australia Referendums by country

approval in referendum necessary in order amend australian constitution. bill must first passed both houses of parliament or, in limited circumstances, 1 house of parliament, , submitted referendum. if majority of voting, separate majorities in each of majority of states (and appropriate majority of people in affected state) vote in favor of amendment, presented royal assent, given in queen s name governor-general. due specific mention of referendums in australian constitution, non-constitutional referendums termed plebiscites in australia.