1991 Norfolk Island electoral status referendum
21 October 1991 |
The Commonwealth proposes to pass a law to make Norfolk Island a part of Canberra for federal electoral purposes. Are you in favor of this proposal?
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 178 | 18.18% |
No | 801 | 81.82% |
Valid votes | 979 | 99.29% |
Invalid or blank votes | 7 | 0.71% |
Total votes | 986 | 100.00% |
An electoral status referendum was held in Norfolk Island on 21 October 1991 on whether Norfolk Island would become part of Canberra for electoral purposes.[1]
Voters were asked: "The Commonwealth proposes to pass a law to make Norfolk Island a part of Canberra for federal electoral purposes. Are you in favor of this proposal?". The referendum was defeated in a landslide, with more than 80% of voters against the proposal.[2]
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