How to change the Australian Constitution
This graphic illustrates the process to change the Australian Constitution.
How to change the Australian Constitution
Parliamentary Education Office (PEO.GOV.AU)
How to change the Australian Constitution
Parliamentary Education Office (PEO.GOV.AU)
Description
The steps that need to be taken before the Australian Constitution can be changed:
1. Bill passed
- A bill is introduced into Parliament and PASSED by an absolute majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2. The factors
- Members of parliament who support the proposed change prepare the 'YES' case and members of parliament who don't support it prepare the 'NO' case.
3. AEC
- The Australian Electoral Commission produces and sends out a pamphlet explaining both the 'YES' and the 'NO' cases.
4. Referendum
- Australians vote 'YES' or 'NO'.
5. Double Majority
- A majority of voters nationally and a majority of voters in 4 or more states vote 'YES'
6. Bill signed
- The Governor-General signs the bill and the Constitution is changed.
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Curriculum alignment
Year 9 AC9HC9K01