1974_Australian_referendum_(Local_Government_Bodies)
1974 Australian referendum (Local Government Bodies)
Unsuccessful referendum proposal in Australia
The Constitution Alteration (Local Government Bodies) Bill 1974[1] was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to allow the Commonwealth to grant financial assistance to local government bodies, and to borrow money on their behalf. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 18 May 1974.