federation

Van Demons Land

Dec 3, 1825

Van Demons Land (Tasmania) Seperated from New South Wales.

NSW VIC TAS

Jan 1, 1855

when New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania

South Australia

Jan 1, 1856

When South Australia was formed

Qld

Jan 1, 1859

when the state of Queensland was formed

Henry Parkes

Oct 24, 1889

Tenterfeild address of Henry Parkes, Where he spoke of creating a great national government for all Australia.

Western Australia

Jan 1, 1890

when Western Australia was formed

Vote

Jan 1, 1900

In favour: 44,800
Against: 19,691

National flag

Jan 1, 1901

the flags original design was created in 1901 by a worldwide compatition.

election

Mar 29, 1901

first federal election held according to state electoral laws.

opening of the palament

May 9, 1901

Opening of first commonwealth parliament in Victorian State Parliment building, Melbourne.

Commonwealth

Jul 1, 1901

1 January: inauguration of the commonwealth of Australia.

Commenwealth

May 9, 1902

commenwealth franchise act and commenwealth electoral act passed.

election

Jan 1, 1903

federal election held under electoral act.

Separate

Jan 1, 1910

Northern Territory seperated from South Australia

issues

Jan 1, 1998

Constitutional convention held to discuss issues about weather Australia should become a republic.

Vote

Jan 1, 1999

Referendum held to vote to the proposal that Australia became a republic. A majority of people voted NO.

Federation

Jan 1, 2001

Centenary of federation.