1988 French Matignon Accords referendum
A referendum on the Matignon Accords on New Caledonia was held in France on 6 November 1988. The accords were approved by 80% of voters, although turnout was just 36.9%. In New Caledonia it was approved by 57% of voters. The text of the referendum was the following: "Acceptez-vous de permettre aux habitants de la Nouvelle-Calédonie de voter pour l'autodétermination en 1998?" "Do you agree to allow New Caledonian residents to vote for self-determination in 1998?"