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English is the main language spoken in Australia, spoken by around 78.5% of the population.

Australia has no official language and no declared national language. English is the default language throughout the country.

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Because Australia was originally discovered by England, and so was America. So both America and Australia speak English. (England)

Answer:English isn't the Official language but it's the most widely spoken. Australia was a British penal colony, so naturally most of the convicts spoke English. That's why it's an English speaking country.
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The first white settlers to Australia were British and the nation of Australia grew from that first British colony. English naturally became the language used.

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Australia was founded and settled by English-speaking people.

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Australia was colonized by England, so they speak English for the same reason that the US and Canada do...with about the same regional variations.

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