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1986 Norfolk Island television referendum

1986 Norfolk Island television referendum
21 May 1986
Would television as proposed by the Norfolk Island Government be good for Norfolk Island?
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 489 50.67%
No 476 49.33%
Valid votes 965 99.18%
Invalid or blank votes 8 0.82%
Total votes 973 100.00%

A referendum on introducing state television was held in Norfolk Island on 21 May 1986.[1] It was a citizen-initiated vote.[1] Voters were asked "Would television as proposed by the Norfolk Island Government be good for Norfolk Island?".[1]

The proposal was approved by 50.7% of voters, with the "yes" option receiving just 13 more votes than "no".[2] Following the referendum, legislation to fund the television service was approved by the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Benjamen Franklen Gussen (2019) "Citizen-initiated referenda in Australia: Lessons from Norfolk Island", Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law, volume 21, issue 1
  2. ^ Norfolk (Australien), 21. Mai 1986 : Einführung des Fernsehens Direct Democracy
  3. ^ Annual Report on the Territory of Norfolk Island, 1987, p21