Constitution (Fixed Term Parliament) Referendum Bill 2015

Overview

This bill was the machinery for putting a proposed change to Queensland's Constitution to the people in a referendum. The proposed change would have introduced fixed four-year terms for state Parliament, replacing the current flexible terms of up to three years.

Who it affects

Every Queensland voter would have been asked to vote in the referendum, and the change would affect how often state elections are held.

Key changes

• Requires the Fixed Term Parliament Amendment Bill to be put to a public referendum if passed by Parliament
• Allows anyone eligible to vote at state elections to vote in the referendum
• Sets the polling day as a date chosen by the Governor in Council, at least two months after the companion bill passes
• Uses the existing Referendums Act 1997 framework to run the vote