In 1788, no part of Australia was even known as Australia. The only settled part was Port Jackson, which was the beginning of the colony of New South Wales. Thus, it was governed by a Governor, Arthur Phillip, who had been appointed by the British authorities. While Phillip had the authority to establish and implement laws and rules as he saw fit, the colony was completely under British rule.
British government commenced in January 1788. Australia achieved Federation 103 years later, in January 1901.
Nothing much. New South Wales was founded in 1788.
Western Australia was known as New Holland in 1788.
England colonised and governed New South Wales in 1788.
Eleven ships came to Australia with the First Fleet of convicts in 1788.
White settlement in Australia commenced in 1788, with the arrival of the First Fleet.
We have Australia now because it was colonised by the British in 1788.
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The Articles of Confederation
Australia
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Yes, in 1788.