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They are held because Australia is a democracy, and public opinion should decide yes or no on a given issue. In Western Australia we have had a long and tiresome debate (and 2 referendums) about daylight saving. In both referendums the public said no, but it went ahead anyway. We are about to have a third referendum on daylight saving. I don't understand why they are holding referendums that cost the public millions, when it seems to be already decided that the public's opinion will be ignored.
What else can I help you with?
Was conscription used in WW1?
No. The people of Australia voted "No" in two separate referendums.
Referendums have been held twice in Quebec to decide whether it should?
secede from Canada
Who is eligible to vote in state federal and referendums in Australia today?
Any Australian citizen who is over 18
What were the last three referendums in Australia?
1999 - The question whether Australia should become a republic. 1988 - Parliamentary terms and rights 1984 - Senatorial Terms and Interchange of powers were the last three referendums, all failed to gain the double majority and hence were resolved in the negative.
What is the process by which citizens vote?
i think it isgeneral elections but referendums are also held to answers questions demanding a yes or no answer
What is an explanation of the types of referendum?
The Government is not bound by the 'result' of these forms of referendum. Federal, State and Territory governments have held these types of referendums.
How do you start a Australian Democracy?
Too late, Australia is a democracy. however As a result of Australia being a democracy one can change the nature of the way the democracy operates through the use of referendums directly to the people.
What the plural form of referendum?
The plural form of referendum is "referendums" or "referenda."
When and where were the winter Olympics held in Australia?
The winter Olympics have never been held in Australia.
Which province in Canada held a referendum to determine whether to separate from Canada or not?
The Referendums never passed. They all failed to win enough support.
Is the battle of oranges held in Australia?
no...it held in italy
Where was the first MasterChef held Australia or India?
AUSTRALIA.........
