A proposed referendum change receives support from fewer than half of voters across Australia. Based on the stated requirement, what does this mean for the double majority?

A proposed referendum change receives support from fewer than half of voters across Australia. Based on the stated requirement, what does this mean for the double majority?

• AIt has not met the requirement that a majority of voters across the nation vote for the change.Correct
• BIt has met the requirement because any level of national support is enough.
• CIt has met the requirement if the proposal was discussed in Parliament.
• DIt has not met the requirement only if no voters supported the change.

A double majority requires a majority of voters across the nation to vote for the change. If fewer than half support it nationally, that requirement is not met.