The ''Constitution Alteration (Interchange of Powers) Bill 1984'', (Cth). was an unsuccessful proposal to alter the

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so that the states and the federal government could freely interchange powers at will. It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 1 December 1984.

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''An Act to enable the

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and the States voluntarily to refer powers to each other.'' ''Do you approve this proposed alteration?''

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