his term of service, the Houses of Parliament of the State for which he was chosen shall, sitting and voting together, choose a person to hold the place until the expiration of the term, or until the election of a successor as hereinafter provided, whichever first happens until the next expiry or dissolution of the House of Representatives. But if the Houses of Parliament of the State are not in session at the time when the vacancy is notified, the Governor of the State, with the advice of the Executive Council thereof, may appoint a person to hold the place until the expiration of fourteen days after the beginning of the next session of the Parliament of the State, or until the election of a successor until the next expiry or dissolution of the House of Representatives, whichever first happens. At the next general election of members of the House of Representatives, or at the next election of senators for the State, whichever first happens, a successor shall, if the term has not then expired, be chosen to hold the place from the date of his election until the expiration of the term. The name of any senator so chosen or appointed shall be certified by the Governor of the State to the Governor-General. Discussion This was the first unsuccessful referendum that sought to enable simultaneous elections of the House of Representatives and the Senate. See also Referendums in Australia Politics of Australia History of Australia References Further reading . Australian Electoral Commission (2007) Referendum Dates and Results 1906 – Present AEC, Canberra. Referendum (Simultaneous Elections) 1974 referendums Constitutional referendums in Australia Electoral reform referendums Electoral reform in Australia