1946 Australian referendum (Industrial Employment)
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The Constitution Alteration (Industrial Employment) Bill 1946,[1] was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to give the Commonwealth power to make laws regulating employment in industry. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 28 September 1946. The proposals was narrowly rejected, with a minority of 1.80% in the fourth state, South Australia.[2]
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Do you approve of the proposed law for the alteration of the Constitution entitled — "Constitution Alteration (Industrial Employment) 1946" ? | ||||
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Outcome | Proposal rejected due to gaining a majority in only 3 of the 6 states. |
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