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==Background==
==Background==
The referendum was proposed by Satavian [[Labor Party (Satavia)|Labor]] politican [[Johan de Vilock]], and was accompanied by a white paper on self-governance for the islands. de Vilock's proposal was passed by the House on it's second reading, and later by the Senate. When the results of the referendum were confirmed, the Parliament of Satavia passed the [[Naua Roa Independence & Free Association Act, 1989]] early the next year.  
The referendum was proposed by Satavian [[Labor Party (Satavia)|Labor]] politican [[Johan de Vilock]], and was accompanied by a white paper on self-governance for the islands. de Vilock's proposal was passed by the House on it's second reading, and later by the Senate. When the results of the referendum were confirmed, the Parliament of Satavia passed the [[Naua Roa Free Association & Independence Act, 1989]] early the next year.  


[[Category:Patrick Islands]]
[[Category:Patrick Islands]]

Latest revision as of 11:43, 9 February 2021

Naua Roa Independence Referendum
Do you wish for Naua Roa to seek independence from Satavia whilst remaining in free association?
DateNovember 21, 1988 (1988-11-21)
Results
Votes %
Yes 9,194 81.86%
No 2,037 18.14%
Valid votes 11,231 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 11,231 100.00%
Results by District
Naua Roa 1988 Referendum.png
  Yes     No
Source: Government of Naua Roa

A consitutional referendum which would lead to the Local Government of Naua Roa to seek independence from Satavia whilst remaining in free association was held on November 21st, 1988. It was passed by over 82% of voters and the next year independence was achieved, in free association with Satavia.

Background

The referendum was proposed by Satavian Labor politican Johan de Vilock, and was accompanied by a white paper on self-governance for the islands. de Vilock's proposal was passed by the House on it's second reading, and later by the Senate. When the results of the referendum were confirmed, the Parliament of Satavia passed the Naua Roa Free Association & Independence Act, 1989 early the next year.