1986 Norfolk Island television referendum

none Would television as proposed by the Norfolk Island Government be good for Norfolk Island? Norfolk Island 21 May 1986 489 476 8 A referendum on introducing state television was held in Norfolk Island on 21 May 1986. It was a citizen-initiated vote. Voters were asked "Would television as proposed by the Norfolk Island Government be good for Norfolk Island?".Benjamen Franklen Gussen (2019) "Citizen-initiated referenda in Australia: Lessons from Norfolk Island", Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law, volume 21, issue 1 The proposal was approved by 50.7% of voters, with the "yes" option receiving just 13 more votes than "no".Norfolk (Australien), 21. Mai 1986 : Einführung des Fernsehens Direct Democracy Following the referendum, legislation to fund the television service was approved by the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.Annual Report on the Territory of Norfolk Island, 1987, p21 See also TV Norfolk Island References Category:Referendums in Norfolk Island Norfolk Island Norfolk Island