The Referendum Pamphlet - Its History and Usefulness

The official Yes and No pamphlet for a referendum is there to let the public know the arguments for and against a proposed change to the constitution - but where did it come from? And is the referendum pamphlet useful? Well, let's explore its history and why it is the way it is. This episode is of course about the general concept of the referendum pamphlet that has over a century of history and not about any specific arguments or ideas in any particular referendum pamphlet itself. Make sure you're enrolled to vote and your details are up to date with the AEC: https://aec.gov.au Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388 Get a copy of the script with citations here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14O55u5QqJa14-nZujcY1vt4AVyA0Le6h/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102352521871694219008&rtpof=true&sd=true Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.