1981 Tasmanian power referendum

Tasmanian power referendum, 1981
12 December 1981 (1981-12-12)
Location of proposed dam to be built on Gordon River.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Gordon River above its junction with Olga River 24,844 15.16%
Gordon River below its junction with Franklin River 139,054 84.84%
Valid votes 163,898 64.50%
Invalid or blank votes 90,221 35.50%
Total votes 254,119 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 276,166 92.02%

The Tasmanian power referendum was a one-question referendum held on 12 December 1981, and intended to determine the location of a proposed hydroelectricity dam to be built on the Gordon River in Tasmania, Australia.

As of 2024, this is the most recent Tasmanian state referendum.

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