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Referendum results
End of Life Choice Referendum
The referendum asked the question: "Do you support the End of Life Choice Act 2019 coming into force?"
65.2% Yes
33.8% No
1.0% Informal
| VOTES | NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED | PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,574,645 | 65.2% |
| No | 815,829 | 33.8% |
| Informal votes* | 25,073 | 1.0% |
| TOTAL VOTES | 2,415,547 | 100% |
Cannabis Referendum
The referendum asked the question: "Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill?"
46.1% Yes
53.1% No
0.8% Informal
| VOTES | NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED | PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,114,485 | 46.1% |
| No | 1,281,818 | 53.1% |
| Informal votes* | 19,244 | 0.8% |
| TOTAL VOTES | 2,415,547 | 100% |
* An informal vote is when the voter has not clearly indicated the option for which they wish to vote.
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