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The First NAC
The first National Australasian Convention is held in Adelaide to create a Federal Constitution. All states except Queensland attended. -
The Second NAC
The second National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney -
The Final NAC
The third and final National Australasian Convention is held in Melbourne -
Constitution Proposal
The Premiers of all six states meet in Melbourne to discuss what needs to be changed to the Constitution. Because it is a private meeting, it is called the ÔSecret Premiers' Conference. The meeting accepts some changes to fit the needs of Queensland and New South Wales. It also decides to have a nation capital in New South Wales but not closer than 100 miles of Sydney. -
Most Referendums Won
By now, all the states except Western referendums about Federation Australia was won. -
Act Passed
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is accepted by the British Parliament. -
The Commonwealth of Australia is formed
Queen Victoria says that the Commonwealth of Australia, made up of all six colonies, will be created on 1 January 1901. -
All Referendums Won
The Western Australia referendum was won, making it the last state needed. -
The Begining of the Commonwealth of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is established in Centennial Park, Sydney. Edmund Barton is made the first Prime Minister. -
The First Federal Election
The first federal election is held. Adult men are allowed to vote in all States, but Aborigines and women can only vote in some States.