Petition · past parliament

A referendum win must be by at least 51% of the registered electorate.

Closed 68 signatures

What the petition asks

I believe that referendums are divisive. It may be easier for the electorate to accept the outcome if the result is clearer and beyond reasonable doubt. As things stand results are simply not accepted, obviously by the side which does not get what it desires.

Timeline

3 Apr 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 68
Status Closed
Opened 3 Apr 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.