State Referendums
A referendum is held when the government would like to change the State Constitution and provides electors with the opportunity to give their opinion. Voting in a referendum is compulsory.
In a state referendum you will be asked to vote in favour of ("yes") or against ("no") one or more questions, rather than selecting a candidate/s as a representative for state district or local government area.
2016 State referendum
The 2016 Queensland State Referendum, held 19 March 2016, approved a Bill for an Act to provide for fixed four-years terms for the Legislative Assembly of Queensland with 52.96% of "yes" votes in favour and 47.04% of "no" votes. The 2016 State Referendum Election Report 
(PDF, 2.7 MB) provides a statistical analysis and evaluation of the election.
Previous referendum results
| Proposal | Date | Votes in Favour ("Yes") | Votes Against ("No") | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Four (4) Year Terms | 19 March 2016 | 52.96% | 47.04% | Passed |
| Daylight Savings | 22 February 1992 | 40.57% | 48.60% | Failed |
| Extension of Parliamentary Terms from Three (3) to Four (4) years | 23 March 1991 | 772,647 | 811,078 | Failed |
| Control or Prohibition Liquor | 3 October 1923 | Failed | ||
| Control or Prohibition Liquor | 30 October 1920 | Failed | ||
| Abolition of the Legislative Council | 5 May 1917 | 119,909 | 179,105 | Failed |
| Religious Instruction | 13 April 1910 | 74,228 | 56,681 | Passed |
| Federation | 2 September 1899 | 38,488 | 30,996 | Passed |