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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?"
65.1%
Yes
33.7%
No
1.2%
Informal
| VOTES | NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED | PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,893,290 | 65.1% |
| No | 979,079 | 33.7% |
| Informal votes* | 35,702 | 1.2% |
| TOTAL VOTES | 2,908,071 | 100% |
Cannabis Referendum
The referendum asked the question: "Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill?"
48.4%
Yes
50.7%
No
0.9%
Informal
| VOTES | NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED | PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL VOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,406,973 | 48.4% |
| No | 1,474,635 | 50.7% |
| Informal votes* | 26,463 | 0.9% |
| TOTAL VOTES | 2,908,071 | 100% |
* An informal vote is when the voter has not clearly indicated the option for which they wish to vote.
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