1988 Australian referendum (Rights and Freedoms)

1988 Australian Rights and Freedoms referendum

3 September 1988 (1988-09-03)

A Proposed Law: To alter the Constitution to extend the right to trial by jury, to extend freedom of religion, and to ensure fair terms for persons whose property is acquired by any government.

Do you approve of this proposed alteration?
OutcomeNot carried, A majority "no" vote nationally and in all six states.
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 2,892,828 30.79%
No 6,503,752 69.21%
Valid votes 9,396,580 98.52%
Invalid or blank votes 141,145 1.48%
Total votes 9,537,725 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 10,362,959 92.04%

Note: Saturation of colour denotes strength of vote

The Constitution Alteration (Rights and Freedoms) Bill 1988,[1] was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to enshrine various civil rights, namely freedom of religion, rights in relation to trials, and rights regarding the compulsory acquisition of property. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 3 September 1988.