The Bill - A Bill is proposed and passed by parliament, which sets out the proposed changes to the constitution., The Committees - Members of the House of Representatives and Senate are divided into case committees. The majority who voted for the change form a ‘Yes committee’ while the majority who voted against the change form a ‘No committee’. The two committees organise activities either for or against the change. If all members vote together in favour of the change, the ‘No committee’ is not formed., The Writ - A formal written order, known as a writ, is issued by the governor-general to set the dates for the referendum (including polling day)., The Case: - The case committees prepare a case for voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’. These cases are put together with a formal statement of the proposed changes to the constitution and are printed and sent to every voter in Australia before the referendum., The Vote - On polling day, voters are required to attend a polling location to vote either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the proposed changes. If a double majority is achieved, the change to the constitution will be made.,

The five stages involved in holding a referendum

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