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Australia became the Commonwealth of Australia upon Federation of the states on 1 January 1901.
There were numerous advantages in uniting the states under one Commonwealth government. Reasons included for defence purposes, trade and uniform tariffs and laws across Australia, and uniform policies. More details of these reasons are listed in the related question below.
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What date was Australia no longer known as the commonwealth of Australia?
Officialy Australia still is the "Commonwealth of Australia". There has never been a time at which Australia's official name has stopped being the Commonwealth of Australia
What happened in 1901?
On 1 January 1901, the states of Australia joined at federation to become the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia appointed (and later elected) its first Prime Minister, and the Australian constitution came into effect.
Has Australia Ever Won a Commonwealth Games' Netball Gold?
Yes, Australia has won the gold medal for netball at the Commonwealth Games. Netball was first included in the Commonwealth Games in 1998. Australia won the netball Gold at these games. They also won in 2002. New Zealand won in 2006, and Australia again won gold in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
What happened in Australia in January 1 1901?
The 1st of January, 1901 was the date of Federation when the Australian Colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia, a country in its own right.
Which is the following was the venue of the commonwealth games in 2006?
Australia
When did Queensland become a state of the commonwealth of Australia?
All of Australia's states became states of the Commonwealth of Australia at Federation, which occurred on 1 January 1901.
When did Australia become a member of the commonwealth of nations?
1931
What year did Australia's commonwealth come into existence?
Although the eastern coastal strip of Australia was claimed on behalf of the British Empire in 1770 by Lieutenant James Cook, and was named by him as New South Wales, this only refers to Australia's inclusion in the British Empire. The six colonies within Australia federated to become the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. This was when Australia actually became a part of the British Commonwealth.
In January 1901 all the states of Australia joined to become the Empire of Australia true or false?
False.In January 1901, all the states of Australia joined to become the Commonwealth of Australia.
Why is Australia a nation?
Australia is a member of the commonwealth of nations which is a loosely iligned group of country's with British colonial history. If Australia were to accept via referendum that it wishes to become separate and independent (on paper) from Britain, then we would become a republic and no longer a Commonwealth country.
When did Australia become a domocracy?
Australia became a Commonwealth, and democracy in 1901. Previous to this it was organised inot states and colonies.
Is Australia part of the English commonwealth?
Yes Australia is part of the Commonwealth. It is officially called the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is Australia's full name?
Australia's full name is the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is the official name of Australia?
The official name of Australia is the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is the name used for the six separate colonies unified to become the Commonwealth of Australia?
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On what date did the colonies of Australia become the Common wealth of Australia?
All the Australian colonies joined together as the Commonwealth of Australia on the 1st January 1901.
What date was Australia no longer known as the commonwealth of Australia?
Officialy Australia still is the "Commonwealth of Australia". There has never been a time at which Australia's official name has stopped being the Commonwealth of Australia
