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Australasian inter-colonial convention
The convention was held in Sydney where the six colonies, New Zealand and Fiji met. There, the Premier of Queensland, drafted a bill to constitute the Federal Council of Australasia. -
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Australian Federation
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Federal Council of Australasia Act is passed
British parliament passes the Federal Council of Australasia Act, causing the federal counsel to be formed. -
Parkes gives 'tenderfield' address
Sir Henry Parkes gave a famous speech in which he called for the need of a national government -
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Referendums
Between 1898 and 1900 referendums were held in all the colonies of Australia to decide whether or not to federate Australia -
British Approval
Between 1898 and 1900 referendums were held in all the colonies of Australia to decide whether or not to federate Australia -
Australia becomes federation
On the 1st of January 1901, The separate colonies of Australia became the Commonwealth of Australia as one country.