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- 1 What happened in Australia before Federation?
- 2 What was a major issue during the Federation debate?
- 3 What were the main reasons for Federation in Australia?
- 4 What were the main reasons for the establishment of Australia’s Federation?
- 5 How did Australia become its own nation in 1901?
- 6 How close was Australia to becoming a single nation?
What happened in Australia before Federation?
Australia in the late 19th century consisted of six self-governing British colonies that were subject to the British Parliament. Each colony had its own – often quite distinct – laws, railway gauge, postage stamps and tariffs. The colonies of New Zealand and Fiji were also part of Federation discussions.
What was a major issue during the Federation debate?
The issue of trade One of the big issues about Federation concerned trade. People found it annoying that they had to pay customs duties to take goods over the borders between colonies. Victoria had a policy of high duties so that it could protect its industries from overseas competition.
What were the main reasons for Federation in Australia?
Reasons for Federation
- Free trade. While tariffs provided the colonial governments with much revenue , they restricted trade and movement between the colonies.
- Defence.
- Immigration.
- National pride.
- 1891 Federation convention.
- The people’s conventions.
- 1897–98 Federation convention.
- First referendum: 1898.
Why did NSW want federation?
Each colony had its own special interests and wanted to be sure that these would be protected and respected under a federal system. New South Wales wanted to be sure that it was not giving up power to the smaller and younger colonies.
When did federation occur in Australia?
1 January 1901
Australia’s 6 British colonies became one nation on 1 January 1901. The Constitution is one of the Commonwealth of Australia’s founding documents. 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.
What were the main reasons for the establishment of Australia’s Federation?
The main reasons for the establishment of Australia’s Federation included the growing national sentiments, and the need for a federal government that dealt with defense, tariffs, and immigration. Australian Federation was the process by which the six colonies in the Australian continents unified…
How did Australia become its own nation in 1901?
Australia became its own nation in 1901, establishing a system of federation. However, Australia’s Federation was a result of consultation, deliberation, and debate, unlike some other nations that unified due to war or conflict. First, the approval of the colonists in the six states was taken through a series…
How close was Australia to becoming a single nation?
Although there had been many proposals involving the bringing together of the separate Australian colonies into a single nation and a largely ineffectual Federal Council was set up in 1885, it would have seemed highly improbable in 1889 that a federation of the six colonies was only 12 years away.
Which colonies were part of the Australian Federation?
The colonies of New Zealand and Fiji were also part of Federation discussions. In addition, matters of defence, foreign policy, immigration, trade, transport and national pride were growing in importance among the colonies. In 1880 the Australian Natives’ Association – made up of white men born in Australia – committed itself to Federation.