1977 Australian referendum (Simultaneous Elections)

Australian Simultaneous Elections referendum, 1977
	21 May 1977
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?
Voting system	A simple majority of voters nationwide.; A majority in 4 out of the 6 states.;
Outcome	Proposal rejected due to gaining a majority in only 3 of the 6 states.
Yes:New South Wales; South Australia; Victoria	No:Queensland; Tasmania; Western Australia

The Constitution Alteration (Simultaneous Elections) Bill 1977, 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.

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