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1986 Norfolk Island television referendum
21 May 1986
Would television as proposed by the Norfolk Island Government be good for Norfolk Island?
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
489
50.67%
No
476
49.33%
Valid votes
965
99.18%
Invalid or blank votes
8
0.82%
Total votes
973
100.00%
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?".
The proposal was approved by 50.7% of voters, with the "yes" option receiving just 13 more votes than "no". Following the referendum, legislation to fund the television service was approved by the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.
Yes
No
Elections and referendums in Norfolk Island