There have been 44 referendums in Australia with eight proposed changes approved by a vote of the people. The eight successful constitutional referendums were:
- State Debts (1906)
- Senate Elections (1910)
- State Debts (1928)
- Social Services (1946)
- Aboriginal People (1967)
- Simultaneous Elections (1977)
- Referendums (1977)
- Retirement of Judges (1977)
The Australian Constitution can only be changed with the approval of the Australian people through a referendum. A proposed change must be approved by the Parliament and then be voted on by Australians in a referendum. A referendum is only passed if it is approved by a double majority, meaning it must be approved by a majority of voters in a majority of states, as well as a majority of voters overall.
