1946 Australian referendum (Industrial Employment)

The Constitution Alteration (Industrial Employment) Bill 1946, was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to give the Commonwealth power to make laws regulating employment in industry. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 28 September 1946. The proposals was narrowly rejected, with a minority of 1.80% in the fourth state, South Australia.

Australian Industrial Employment referendum, 1946
28 September 1946 (1946-09-28)
Do you approve of the proposed law for the alteration of the Constitution entitled —
"Constitution Alteration (Industrial Employment) 1946" ?
Voting system
  • A simple majority of voters nationwide.
  • A majority in 4 out of the 6 states.
OutcomeProposal rejected due to gaining a majority in only 3 of the 6 states.
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