What were the miners rights in the Australian gold rush?

Answer 1

The Eureka rebellion itself did not gain any rights for the miners. However, it gained the attention of the Government. Following a Commission of Enquiry, changes were put in place. These included abolishing the monthly gold licences, which were replaced by an affordable annual miner's licence. The numbers of troopers were reduced significantly, and Legislative Council was expanded to allow representation to the major goldfields.

Peter Lalor and another representative, John Basson Humffray, were elected for Ballarat. Later, Lalor was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. For these reasons, the Eureka Stockade is regarded by many as the birthplace of Australian Democracy.

Answer 2

In the Australian goldrushes, miners had very few rights. They had no democratic representation, so they had no rights or grounds to demand improvements to the conditions on the goldfields.

Answer 3

they had to pay 35chillings to get in the goldfields

Answer 4

after the battle of the eureka stockade mines had to pay a once a year 1 pound miners right fee which meant they had the right to vote for the first time