What is a plebiscite?
Thanks for the question Beth. A plebiscite is a national vote on a question that does not change the Australian Constitution. Governments can hold plebiscites to test whether people support or oppose a proposed action on an issue. The government is not bound to act on the result of a plebiscite.
Only 2 national plebiscites have been held; in 1916 and 1917 relating to the introduction of conscription during World War I. State and territory governments have also held plebiscites on various issues.
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