Unsuccessful proposals to expand the Commonwealth powers
The 1919 Australian referendum was held on 13 December 1919. It contained two referendum questions. The referendums were held in conjunction with the 1919 federal election.
Results [1]
Question
NSW
Vic
Qld
SA
WA
Tas
States in favour
Voters in favour
Result
(12) Legislative Powers
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
3:3
49.7%
Not carried
(13) Nationalisation of Monopolies
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
3:3
48.6%
Not carried
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