1977 Australian referendum (Simultaneous Elections)

Australian Simultaneous Elections referendum, 1977
21 May 1977 (1977-05-21)
It is proposed to alter the Constitution to ensure that Senate elections are held at the same time as House of Representatives elections.
Do you approve of the proposed law?
OutcomeNot carried, A majority "yes" vote nationally, but in only three states.
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 4,648,407 62.22%
No 2,822,547 37.78%
Valid votes 7,470,954 98.23%
Invalid or blank votes 134,928 1.77%
Total votes 7,605,882 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 8,242,383 92.28%
Results by state, and division
Note: Saturation of colour denotes strength of vote.

The Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill 1977, was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to enable simultaneous elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 21 May 1977.

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