No one made Edward bar ton Become Prime minister of Australia. He happened to be one of the men that was instrumental in the formation of Australia as a Federation and Nation. In the case of Australia he was appointed by the British government in a ceremony where the duke of york ( later to be crowned King George V) opened Australia's first Parliament On the 1st of March 1901. After this first Prime minister was installed by the British all further Prime ministers would be chosen by the people aside from those that were leaders of caretaker governments while there was no Parliament at election times.
Edmund Barton was Prime Minister from January 1901 to September 1903.
Edmund Barton was made Prime Minister of Australia because he was a leading advocate for federation, which aimed to unite the six Australian colonies into a single nation. As a prominent politician and lawyer, he played a crucial role in the drafting of the Australian Constitution and was instrumental in the successful push for federation. Following the federation in 1901, Barton became the first Prime Minister, reflecting his leadership and vision for a unified Australia. His appointment marked a significant milestone in the country's political history.
Edmund Barton became a politician driven by his strong belief in the federation of the Australian colonies and his commitment to national unity. He was motivated by the desire to create a unified Australian identity and to address issues that affected the colonies collectively. Barton’s legal background and advocacy for progressive policies made him a natural leader, ultimately leading him to become Australia's first Prime Minister after the federation in 1901. His vision for a cohesive nation was a significant factor in his political career.
Australia's federation occurred on 1 January 1901. Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton.
well he was very involved with federating Australia, then he made a very moving speech to try get people to agree with federation. And after that speech federation kept getting more and more votes which caused federation and then the voters elected him primeinister.
Sir Henry Parkes is considered to be the Father of Australian Federation. Other people such as Edmund Barton, Australia's first Prime Minister, made a significant contribution to the federation movement in Australia but they are not awarded the title of "Father of federation".
Australia's federation occurred on 1 January 1901.Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton.
Australia's federation occurred on 1 January 1901. Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies meant these colonies, or states, were joined under the name of the Commonwealth of Australia. Essentially, this meant the first step to Australia becoming independent of England, and the first step towards self-government. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton. Advantages of federation were freedom of trade and removal of tariffs on trade over state borders; better and more unified defence; and more uniform laws across Australia.
Australia's first government was made up of the Protectionist Party, headed by Edmond Barton in 1901. Edmond Barton won with a percentage of 36. 75% only. The Protectionist Party still won as a result of support of the Australian Labor Party.
Australia's constitution was decided by the Constitutional Convention which met in 1897 to develop a constitution for the proposed federation. One of the NSW delegates was Edmund Barton, who later became Australia's first Prime Minister. 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.
On 1 January 1901, federation of the Australian colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney.
his hero enspired him. I forgot his hero's name. Michael