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A constitutional referendum was held in Vanuatu on 29 May 2024,[1][2] the first time a referendum has been held in the country.[3] Voters were asked whether they approve of two proposed amendments to the constitution aimed at reducing instability within Parliament. The proposed amendments are accompanied by the passing of legislation regulating the functioning of political parties.
The referendum is mandated by article 86 of the constitution, which requires that any amendments related to the electoral system or parliamentary system must be approved in a national referendum after being passed by parliament.[4] The associated constitutional amendment bill was passed in December 2023 with 47 votes in favour and none against.[5]
The amendments to the constitution included:[6]
Both questions were voted on independently.[6]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 53,809 | 59.28 | |
| Against | 36,968 | 40.72 | |
| Total | 90,777 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 90,777 | 96.07 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,716 | 3.93 | |
| Total votes | 94,493 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office | |||
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 52,364 | 57.98 | |
| Against | 37,946 | 42.02 | |
| Total | 90,310 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 90,310 | 96.18 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,582 | 3.82 | |
| Total votes | 93,892 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office | |||
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