Constitutional change: Section 128 referendums, informal methods and reform proposals

What this note covers

1. Formal and informal constitutional change
2. Section 128: the referendum process
3. Successful and unsuccessful referendums
4. Informal change in depth: interpretation, referral, unchallenged law
5. Reform proposals: the republic, Indigenous recognition, local government, Section 44
6. Worked example: evaluating formal change as a strength
7. Exam technique: precise facts and fair argument

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes