What were the events leading up to Federation?
Key Events leading up to Federation
- Federation. 1901.
- 5 out of 6 colonies vote yes to federation. April 1899 – September 1899.
- Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is passed by British Government. July 1900.
- Henry Parkes makes speech in Tenterfield. 24 October 1889.
- Corowa Convention. 1893.
- First Federal Council meeting.
What did Federation change about Australia?
Federal system The federal government was also given the power to make laws for Australia’s territories. It did not have powers to make special laws for Indigenous people, a situation not rectified until a referendum in 1967.
What was Federation in Australia for kids?
The federation of Australia was the way that the six separate British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia joined together to become one country. In the 1890s, a number of big meetings, called conventions, were held to write a constitution for Australia.
What was the date of Federation in Australia?
1 January 1901
After many years of debate and drafting, it was passed by the British Parliament, and given royal assent (approval by the Queen), in July 1900. The passing of the Constitution enabled Australia’s 6 British colonies to become one nation, the Commonwealth of Australia, on 1 January 1901.
What happened in 22 March to the 23 of April 1897?
22 March– 23 April 1897 First session of the National Australasian Convention is held in Adelaide to work towards a Federal Constitution. All colonies except Queensland attended.
What were the 6 colonies of Australia before federation?
Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when 6 British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
When was the name Australia first used?
1804
It was the English explorer Matthew Flinders who made the suggestion of the name we use today. He was the first to circumnavigate the continent in 1803, and used the name ‘Australia’ to describe the continent on a hand drawn map in 1804.
What is the significance of 26th January 1788?
How 26th January 1788 became Australia Day. Captain Arthur Phillip took formal possession of the colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788 and raised the British flag for the first time in Sydney Cove.