1998 Australian Constitutional Convention | |
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Genre | Constitutional convention |
Date(s) | 2 February 1998 | to 13 February 1998
Venue | Old Parliament House, Canberra |
Delegates | 152—
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The 1998 Australian Constitutional Convention, also known as the Con Con,[1] was a constitutional convention which gathered at Old Parliament House, Canberra from 2 to 13 February 1998. It was called by the Howard government to discuss whether Australia should become a republic and if so, under which constitutional model. The Convention concluded that:[2]
A referendum to adopt the republican model endorsed by the Convention was held in November 1999. The proposal was not adopted, with 55% of electors voting No and 45% voting Yes.