1984 Australian referendum (Interchange of Powers)

The Constitution Alteration (Interchange of Powers) Bill 1984, was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution so that the states and the federal government could freely interchange powers at will. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 1 December 1984.

1984 Australian referendum (Interchange of Powers)
1 December 1984 (1984-12-01)
An Act to enable the Commonwealth and the states voluntarily to refer powers to each other.

Do you approve of this proposed alteration?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 4,074,340 47.06%
No 4,583,070 52.94%
Valid votes 8,657,410 93.30%
Invalid or blank votes 621,634 6.70%
Total votes 9,279,044 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 9,866,266 94.05%
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