The proposal was put to a referendum on 7 June 2001 but was rejected by 529,478 (53.9%) against to 453,461 (46.1%) in favour.
The proposal was put to a referendum on 7 June, 2001 but was rejected. The Twenty-sixth Amendment, 2001 was rejected by 529,478 (53.9%) against to 453,461 (46.1%) in favour.