Constitution Alteration (Referendums) Act 1977

The Constitution Alteration (Referendums) Act 1977 is an Australian law that established a process for the government to ask the public to approve changes to the Constitution through a referendum. It ensures that any proposed constitutional amendments are put directly to voters, requiring a majority of votes nationwide and in most states to pass. This act provides a clear legal framework for initiating and conducting these important national votes, safeguarding democratic participation in fundamental changes to Australia's constitutional structure.