Table of Contents
- 1 What happened in the 1898 Australian referendum?
- 2 What was the result of the Scottish independence referendum?
- 3 When did Scotland break away from England?
- 4 How many times has Australia had a referendum?
- 5 Is there going to be a second Scottish independence referendum?
- 6 What was the issue in the Scottish referendum?
- 7 Why are MPs holding off on second referendum?
What happened in the 1898 Australian referendum?
In 1898 referendums on the Commonwealth Constitution Bill were held in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. A majority of ‘yes’ votes was recorded in each colony but in New South Wales the enabling legislation required a quota of 80 000. Majorities were achieved in all colonies.
What was the result of the Scottish independence referendum?
The “No” side won with 2,001,926 (55.3%) voting against independence and 1,617,989 (44.7%) voting in favour. The turnout of 84.6% was the highest recorded for an election or referendum in the United Kingdom since the January 1910 general election, which was held before the introduction of universal suffrage.
When was the last time Australia had a referendum?
The Australian republic referendum held on 6 November 1999 was a two-question referendum to amend the Constitution of Australia….1999 Australian republic referendum.
| Response | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Valid votes | 11,683,811 | 99.14% |
| Invalid or blank votes | 101,189 | 0.86% |
| Total votes | 11,785,000 | 100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout | 12,392,040 | 95.1% |
When did Scotland break away from England?
Scotland was an independent kingdom through the Middle Ages, and fought wars to maintain its independence from England. The two kingdoms were joined in personal union in 1603 when the Scottish King James VI became James I of England, and the two kingdoms united politically into one kingdom called Great Britain in 1707.
How many times has Australia had a referendum?
As of 2020, 44 nationwide referendums have been held, only eight of which have been carried. However, there have only been 19 times the Australian people have gone to the polls to vote on constitutional amendments, as it is common to have multiple questions on the ballot.
What 2 Things did the 1967 referendum seek to change?
Referendums are the only way that you can change the Australian Constitution. The 1967 Referendum sought to change two sections of the Constitution in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Is there going to be a second Scottish independence referendum?
Proposed second Scottish independence referendum. For the independence referendum that took place in September 2014, see 2014 Scottish independence referendum. The Scottish Government has proposed holding a second referendum on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom (UK). A referendum on independence was held in September 2014,
What was the issue in the Scottish referendum?
Uncertainty over Scotland’s European Union (EU) membership was a topic in the run-up to the referendum vote, as unionists argued that Scotland would not automatically become an EU member and would instead have to apply for that status.
When was the second referendum on conscription in Canada?
The second federal referendum was on conscription in 1942. The Liberal government of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King asked Canadians if they were in favour of releasing the government from its promise not to use conscripts for overseas military service in the Second World War.
Why are MPs holding off on second referendum?
Pro-remain MPs are pulling back from plans to force a vote on attaching a second referendum to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal on Saturday owing to fears that they do not have enough support. Leading supporters of a “people’s vote” had been planning to use so-called “Super Saturday” to test support for a second referendum.