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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution

Alteration of limits of States.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Provision
123
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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The Parliament of the Commonwealth may, with the consent of the Parliament of a State, and the approval of the majority of the electors of the State voting upon the question, increase, diminish, or otherwise alter the limits of the State, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed on, and may, with the like consent, make provision respecting the effect and operation of any increase or diminution or alteration of territory in relation to any State affected.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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