Australia's Federation in 1901

  • Tenterfield Oration

    Tenterfield Oration
    Sir Henry Parks made a influential speech in Tenterfield that sparked federation talks.
  • Federation Constitution

    Federation Constitution
    The convention went for 4 weeks, it was attended by delegates from all the colonies and a delegate from New Zealand; the delegates discussed and wrote a draft constitution.
  • Cowra Conference

    John Quick spoke at a conference in Cowra to promote federation. He ensured a plan that quickly won over the NSW premier Gorge Reid.
  • Federal Conventions 1997-1998

    The federal convention was the second convention of this type, the delegates met 3 times and make some changes the most significant being the public able elect senators.
  • Referendums Vote 'Yes'

    Referendums Vote 'Yes'
    All the colonies voted yes to federation except for Western Australia
  • Federation

    Federation
    Finally a federation was formed and a federal government was formed.