Why is English spoken in Australia?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Australia was founded and settled by English-speaking people.

Answer 5

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.