Henry Parkes
Who is known as the "Father of Federation" in Australia?
Henry Parkes
In which year did Australia officially become a nation?
1901
Which group of people could not vote in Australia until 1962?
Indigenous Australians
Which level of government is responsible for things like local roads and schools?
Local government
In which year did Henry Parkes give the Tenterfield Oration, his famous speech calling for Australia to unite?
1889
What document created the new nation of Australia?
Australian Constitution
Which law, passed in 1967, changed things for Indigenous Australians?
1967 Referendum
Which level of government looks after things like defence and immigration?
Federal government
Henry Parkes was the leader of which Australian colony?
NSW
Which city held the first meeting of the Australian Parliament in 1901?
Melbourne
What is the responsibility of all Australians regarding minority groups?
Treat everyone equally and respect their rights
Which level of governments look after things like hospitals and education?
State
Which important event did Henry Parkes help start in 1889?
The push for Federation
How many colonies came together to form the nation of Australia?
6
Which law was passed in 1975 to stop discrimination in Australia?
Racial Discrimination Act
Which level of government is responsible for making laws about things like dealing with other countries?
Federal
Why did Henry Parkes want the colonies to unite?
So it could have better defence and economic strength
What important event happened in Australia on January 1, 1901?
Which group of people were left out of the original Australian Constitution?
Indigenous Australians
How do Australian citizens help the government make decisions?
Voting