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Diagram: Can the Australian Constitution be changed?

Catalogue no: 0003

Source/copyright: PEO

Parliamentary Education Office, 2008. Please visit the Image Library page for important information about use of images.

Description

This diagram illustrates three scenarios whereby the Australian Consitution may or may not be changed.

Scenario 1: the Constitution may be changed when:

  • the majority of states agree
  • the majority of electors agree

Scenario 2: The Constitution may not be changed when:

  • the majority of states agree
  • the majority of electors do not agree

Scenario 3: The Constitution may not be changed when:

  • The majority of states do not agree
  • The majority of electors agree