The Third Amendment to the Austenasian Constitution of 2011 has been approved in referendum, with a majority of Austenasia’s subjects now having voted in support for the proposed changes.
The precise voting figures will be confirmed tomorrow morning, alongside the results of the ongoing election for Prime Minister.
However, the proposed amendments will now definitely pass, as the threshold has now been reached of over half of all Austenasian voters in support of them.
The Third Amendment consists of two parts. The first reforms parliamentary representation of non-residential subjects to a STV-based proportional list system, whereas the second is a combination of relatively minor reforms primarily related to titulature and the functioning of the Senate and the Counsellors of State system, as well as the correction of some spelling and wording mistakes.
The Third Amendment will officially enter into force on Empress Day, 27 February 2024. The current Representatives for non-residential subjects will remain in office as such until an election is called for their seats.
The First Amendment was made in September 2015, and the Second in January 2018.
UPDATE 13 FEBRUARY 08:40 – Total turnout for the referendum was 57.4%. However, both parts of the Amendment gained massive support, with 90.3% voting for the first and 96.8% for the second.
