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,[1] 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.