1977 Australian referendum (Retirement of judges)

The Constitution Alteration (Retirement of Judges) Bill 1977 was a successful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to introduce a retirement age of 70 for federal judges. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 21 May 1977. After being approved in the referendum, it received the royal assent and became law on 29 July 1977.

Australian Judge Retirement Age referendum, 1977
21 May 1977 (1977-05-21)
It is proposed to alter the Constitution so as to provide for retiring ages for judges of federal courts.

Do you approve of the proposed law?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 5,980,394 80.10%
No 1,485,574 19.90%
Valid votes 7,465,968 98.16%
Invalid or blank votes 139,914 1.84%
Total votes 7,605,882 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 8,242,383 92.28%

As of 2023 it is the most recent referendum in Australia that has led to the successful modification of the Constitution.

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