The Commonwealth proposes to pass a law to make Norfolk Island a part of Canberra for federal electoral purposes. Are you in favor of this proposal?
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
178
18.18%
No
801
81.82%
Valid votes
979
99.29%
Invalid or blank votes
7
0.71%
Total votes
986
100.00%
An electoral status referendum was held in Norfolk Island on 21 October 1991 on whether Norfolk Island would become part of Canberra for electoral purposes.[1]
Voters were asked: "The Commonwealth proposes to pass a law to make Norfolk Island a part of Canberra for federal electoral purposes. Are you in favor of this proposal?". The referendum was defeated in a landslide, with more than 80% of voters against the proposal.[2]
