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
Official sourceThe 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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