The Constitution Alteration (Industrial Employment) Bill 1946, was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to give the Commonwealth power to make laws regulating employment in industry. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 28 September 1946. The proposals was narrowly rejected, with a minority of 1.80% in the fourth state, South Australia.
Question
Do you approve of the proposed law for the alteration of the Constitution entitled 'Constitution Alteration (Industrial Employment) 1946'?
Proposed Changes to the Constitution
The proposal was to insert into section 51 that the Parliament have power to make laws with respect to:<blockquote>:(xxxiv.A.) Terms and conditions of employment in industry, but not so as to authorize any form of industrial conscription; This was the third of five referendums () to achieve an overall majority, but fail the requirement of a majority of states.
See also
- Politics of Australia
- History of Australia