I somehow wouldn't be surprised if you actually brought up the triple majority provision at a party while researching for this video XD Interesting video, as always!
I'm not sure how they would, as referendums often are about specific things and must have exact wording proposed beforehand. They also are almost always voted down if they increase government powers so there isn't much to abuse. They often fix issues, like the age of retirement for judges or Indigenous Australians not being counted in the census, so neither of those things are really abusable as far as I can tell. That being said, I'm not sure the effect that came with the referendums on state debts and how that has altered government decisions over the past hundred years. I only know of federal referendums so can't comment on the more numerous state level ones.
@@AuspolExplained Thanks for your reply. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I see amd hear lots of unlawfulness by the very people that swore to up hold the Commonwealth Constitution. Why doesn't our money have the Commonwealth written on it any more?
An idiot vox pop in "The Age" about the Voice used the silly "rights shouldn't be put to a public vote". I really wish people would remember that you can't change the constitution without a freaking vote. (and that the notion of what is "rights" is malleable and changes over time).
love this guys energy
Hell yeah you're back! I'm so glad that your channel is back.
This is also really helpful thanks!
David, these videos are excellent! Thanks
wow you know, you're one of the only UA-camrs that I don't multiply the playback speed for, I like your calm humour
That's such a niche and specific compliment and I love it. Thank you so much
Good video, it helped me alot
In certain countries, the government makes its own results for the referendums it organizes.
john howard had one (1) good idea, and that was adding mateship to the constitution
I somehow wouldn't be surprised if you actually brought up the triple majority provision at a party while researching for this video XD
Interesting video, as always!
would watch u playing video games lol, nice vid
What's the deal with warning people that some dead person's name is used?
Cultural practice for Aboriginal people to avoid the name/image of a deceased person for a period of time
Alot of information here thankyou. So does the Government often abuse the outcome of these Referendums 🤔
I'm not sure how they would, as referendums often are about specific things and must have exact wording proposed beforehand. They also are almost always voted down if they increase government powers so there isn't much to abuse. They often fix issues, like the age of retirement for judges or Indigenous Australians not being counted in the census, so neither of those things are really abusable as far as I can tell. That being said, I'm not sure the effect that came with the referendums on state debts and how that has altered government decisions over the past hundred years. I only know of federal referendums so can't comment on the more numerous state level ones.
@@AuspolExplained Thanks for your reply. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I see amd hear lots of unlawfulness by the very people that swore to up hold the Commonwealth Constitution. Why doesn't our money have the Commonwealth written on it any more?
@@MrKurttster No idea sorry. I didn't know it ever mentioned the commonwealth on it before.
@@AuspolExplained Yes before 1973. In 1973 Australia was sold to the US. But how did this happen with out the people's vote?
@@MrKurttster ... I'm sorry what... we weren't sold to the US.
An idiot vox pop in "The Age" about the Voice used the silly "rights shouldn't be put to a public vote". I really wish people would remember that you can't change the constitution without a freaking vote. (and that the notion of what is "rights" is malleable and changes over time).