What did Edmund barton do for federation?

Answer 1

Edmund Barton played a crucial role in the federation of Australia. As the first Prime Minister of Australia, he led the movement for federation and was instrumental in drafting the Australian Constitution. Barton's leadership and advocacy helped bring together the colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia on January 1, 1901. His efforts laid the foundation for the modern Australian nation-state.

Answer 2

Yes. The man who became Australia's first Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, was a strong advocate of the federation of the Australian colonies, and he led the federal movement following the death of Sir Henry Parkes. In 1897 he was one of the NSW delegates to the Constitutional Convention which developed a constitution for the proposed federation. Discussion of the constitution commenced on 22 March 1897. After not being accepted by the states the first time, the amended Commonwealth Constitution was given Royal Assent on 9 July 1900. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed.

As the most vigorous federalist in the largest state, Barton was appointed Prime Minister, although this was only after some negotiations with the newly elected Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun, who initially invited Sir William Lyne, the Premier of New South Wales, to form a government. Barton was Prime Minister from January 1901 to September 1903.

Answer 3

Edmund Barton was the speaker of the house in 1883.