Originally, Italy (from 1870 to 1941). During WW 2 the British chased out the Italians and governed it for a few years. In 1950 it was joined in a Federation with Ethiopia.
"The federation of Australia started in 1901" "For years each state debated whether or not they wanted to be part of the federation of Australia" "Federation is when something unites"
Despite Federation some thirteen years earlier, Australia's loyalties were still very much tied to Britain.
The federation of Australia in 1901 was significant because of the changes it led to in both positive and negative ways to Australia. Many things were happening before federation that influenced whether federation would occur or not and many things changed over the years after the federation of Australia. Boarder taxes were part of the Australian life before federation, they meant that people wanting to sell or trade goods had to pay a tax if they wanted to go from one state to another, this was set up so the people in the state didn't have to compete with different states cheaper prices, making them pay taxes to sell in that state meaning that people would be more likely to buy local goods because they would be cheaper and more affordable. After federation a free trade agreement was formed meaning it didn't cost money to trade or sell goods in another state. Before federation all of Australia was divided into colonies, every colony defended and looked after themselves making laws and regulations for only their people. The colonial governments distrusted each other and were not in favour of federation until it became apparent to them that it was essential for the future welfare of Australia. Once Australia was federated the colonies were combined and were led by the parliament system we have today. Prior to federation the natives of New Guinea the kanakas were kidnapped and taken to Australia by the Queensland colonies to work in the Queensland sugar cane fields, the kanakas were used for slave labour so Australian shop and factory owners didn't have to pay for workers. The kanakas worked in horrible and dangerous condition until federation. After federation occurred the kanakas were no longer taken from New Guinea. Defence was one of the major reasons for the federation of Australia, Separate colonies restricted Australia's defence prior to federation and as warfare was becoming more common to Australia people became aware that our defence needed to be strengthened, federation would make Australia's defence stronger because the separate colonies would work together to protect Australia. Unity was one of the reasons that people chose to federate to occur in Australia. The colonial governments became more united and a sense of nationalism spread through Australia. This sense of nationalism was why many people chose to make Australia united as a federated country. A desire for a white Australia drove many people to federate Australia. Before Australia was federated there were many people from countries in Australia such as Asians and the kanakas these people from other countries were cheap labour for Australian employers so it was then hard for Australian workers to get jobs because people were only employing cheap labour rather than having to pay more for an Australian worker. The Australian people wanted to federate Australia so these people that they can get jobs to support their families. Communication drove many people to want Australia federated. Communication within Australia was quite limited before federation because it was hard for people to travel around Australia with all of the different colonies laws and rules that people would have to follow, and it was frustrating and timely to use telegraphs. After federation communications were improved because it was easier for people to travel around Australia this is for mi essay tthats due 2morrow lolz
Voting first began in 1901 which coincided with Federation. That makes it as of 2011, 110 years old.
Federation in Australia began on January 1, 1901, when the six separate British colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This process was the result of years of negotiation and discussion about the benefits of uniting for greater economic and political strength. The movement towards federation gained momentum in the late 19th century, culminating in the passage of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act in 1900.
The federation of Australia in 1901 was significant because of the changes it led to in both positive and negative ways to Australia. Many things were happening before federation that influenced whether federation would occur or not and many things changed over the years after the federation of Australia. Boarder taxes were part of the Australian life before federation, they meant that people wanting to sell or trade goods had to pay a tax if they wanted to go from one state to another, this was set up so the people in the state didn't have to compete with different states cheaper prices, making them pay taxes to sell in that state meaning that people would be more likely to buy local goods because they would be cheaper and more affordable. After federation a free trade agreement was formed meaning it didn't cost money to trade or sell goods in another state. Before federation all of Australia was divided into colonies, every colony defended and looked after themselves making laws and regulations for only their people. The colonial governments distrusted each other and were not in favour of federation until it became apparent to them that it was essential for the future welfare of Australia. Once Australia was federated the colonies were combined and were led by the parliament system we have today. Prior to federation the natives of New Guinea the kanakas were kidnapped and taken to Australia by the Queensland colonies to work in the Queensland sugar cane fields, the kanakas were used for slave labour so Australian shop and factory owners didn't have to pay for workers. The kanakas worked in horrible and dangerous condition until federation. After federation occurred the kanakas were no longer taken from New Guinea. Defence was one of the major reasons for the federation of Australia, Separate colonies restricted Australia's defence prior to federation and as warfare was becoming more common to Australia people became aware that our defence needed to be strengthened, federation would make Australia's defence stronger because the separate colonies would work together to protect Australia. Unity was one of the reasons that people chose to federate to occur in Australia. The colonial governments became more united and a sense of nationalism spread through Australia. This sense of nationalism was why many people chose to make Australia united as a federated country. A desire for a white Australia drove many people to federate Australia. Before Australia was federated there were many people from countries in Australia such as Asians and the kanakas these people from other countries were cheap labour for Australian employers so it was then hard for Australian workers to get jobs because people were only employing cheap labour rather than having to pay more for an Australian worker. The Australian people wanted to federate Australia so these people that they can get jobs to support their families.
Federation. Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901, when the British Parliament passed legislation enabling the six Australian colonies to collectively govern in their own right as the Commonwealth of Australia. It was a remarkable political accomplishment that had taken many years and several referenda to achieve ...
Before federation, each colony in Australia had its own laws. It issued its own postage stamps, had its own army and paid and collected the duties on goods that passed over its borders. There were trade restrictions between the states, and this became one of the main arguments in favour of Federation. From state to state there were even different rail gauges (different widths of metal track that the wheels ran along on). Passengers travelling interstate simply had to change trains at the border. This situation did not change immediately after Federation, as it was 80 years before this was changed, but it was one of the grand plans of Federation.
Robert Gordon Menzies (later Sir Robert) of the Liberal Party of Australia was Australia's Prime Minister from 19 December 1949 - 26 January 196 (16 years, 1 month, 8 days).
The FFA (Football Federation Australia) was founded in 1961, so it is 50 years old this year. It became part of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) in 1963, and became part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 2006.
Yes. Canberra has always been the capital of Australia. Although the city was only used as a capital from 1927, there was no other capital of Australia before then. There is a misconception that Melbourne was once the capital of Australia because it housed the Federal parliament for 27 years. The only reason for this was that Melbourne was the only Australian city with a building large enough to hold the Parliament. Melbourne was never the capital of Australia.