1986 Norfolk Island television referendum

A referendum on introducing state television was held in Norfolk Island on 21 May 1986.[1] The referendum 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 50.3% 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]

Politics of Norfolk Island

Results
ChoiceVotes%
For48950.67
Against47649.33
Total965100.00
Valid votes96599.18
Invalid/blank votes80.82
Total votes973100.00
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. 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
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