History of Australia

By Erin.Cashin
  • Fist Europeans sail to Australia

    Fist Europeans sail to Australia

    Dutch came to Australia and were attacked by aborigines then left
  • British explore Australia

    British explore Australia

    Captain James Cook sailed around Australia he named the area New South Wales
  • England establishes Australia as a prison colony

    England establishes Australia as a prison colony

    British ships called the "First Fleet" bring convicts to Australia
  • Coastal settlements became independent colonies

    Coastal settlements became independent colonies

    Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today.
  • Commonwealth of Australia was established

    Commonwealth of Australia was established

    The British established Australia as a commonwealth because it was a good location for its navy and trade.
  • Immigration restriction act

    Immigration restriction act

    Restricted migration to people primarily of European descent
  • Legislation was passed to help Aborigines

    Legislation was passed to help Aborigines

    Farmers demanded equal wages
  • Australia act

    Australia act

    All legal ties with the British Empire were severed
  • Voters reject independence

    Voters reject independence

    Australia is a parliamentary democracy citizens voted to not become an independent republic
  • Australia today

    Australia today

    Australia has a global, non-discreminatory policy and is home to more than two hundred countries