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Australia has 4 periods of history.

The first being the prehistoric period which includes the forming of the continent, dinosaurs, and prehistoric megafauna.

The second being the Indigenous period. It is generally believed the Aborgines arrived in Australia 10-15 thousand years ago from South-East Asia.

The third being the Exploration and Settlement period which begins in 1595 and ends in 1901.

The fourth being the 'Australian' period which begins in 1901 and continues to the present day.

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