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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.
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Who was the prime minister when the federation of Australia occurred?
Prior to Federation, there was no Prime Minister. The first Prime Minister of Australia was Edmund Barton, and he took on his position at Federation.
What were the names of the six colonies before federation in Australia?
The colonies that were a part of Australia before federation were: Western Australia Queensland South Australia New South Wales Victoria Tasmania
When was the Australia constitution created?
Australia's constitution was decided by the Constitutional Convention which met in 1897 to develop 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, the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed, and the Australian Constitution was officially adopted.
Why was the first day of the 20th century important to Australia?
the first day of the 20th century is important because it was the date that australia gained federation (independence)
When was the constitution of Australia made and by who?
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.
