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1984 New Zealand constitutional crisis information


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The New Zealand constitutional crisis of 1984 arose following the 1984 general election, and was caused by a major currency crisis. The crisis led the incoming government to review New Zealand's constitutional structures, which resulted in the Constitution Act 1986.[1]

  1. ^ Audrey Young (28 August 2012). "McLay: My plan to replace Muldoon". The New Zealand Herald.

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