The ''Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill 1974''
[ (Cth).] was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the
Australian Constitution
The Constitution of Australia (also known as the Commonwealth Constitution) is the fundamental law that governs the political structure of Australia. It is a written constitution, which establishes the country as a Federation of Australia, ...
to allow the Commonwealth to grant financial assistance to local government bodies, and to borrow money on their behalf. It was put to voters for approval in a
referendum held on 18 May 1974.
Question
''Proposed law entitled "An Act to alter the Constitution to enable the Commonwealth to borrow money for, and to grant financial assistance to, local government bodies".''
''Do you approve the proposed law?''
The proposal was to insert into
section 51 that the Parliament have power to make laws with respect to:
:(ivA.) The borrowing of money by the Commonwealth for local government bodies
And to add a new section 96A
:96A. The Parliament may grant financial assistance to any local government body on such terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit.
Results
See also
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Politics of Australia
The politics of Australia operates under the written Australian Constitution, which sets out Australia as a constitutional monarchy, governed via a parliamentary democracy in the Westminster tradition. Australia is also a federation, where pow ...
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History of Australia
The history of Australia is the history of the land and peoples which comprise the Commonwealth of Australia. The modern nation came into existence on 1 January 1901 as a federation of former British colonies. The human history of Australia, ...
References
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Referendum (Local Government Bodies)
Referendum (Local Government Bodies)
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History of local government in Australia