1977 Australian referendum (Retirement of judges)
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The Constitution Alteration (Retirement of Judges) Bill 1977 was a successful proposal to alter the Australian Constitution to introduce a retirement age of 70 for federal judges.[1] It was put to voters for approval in a referendum held on 21 May 1977. After being approved in the referendum, it received the royal assent and became law on 29 July 1977.[2]
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As of 2023 it is the most recent referendum in Australia that has led to the successful modification of the Constitution.