Australian Federation
Did everyone agree to become a Nation?
No
How many colonies were brought together?
6
Who is often referred to as 'The Father of Federation'?
Sir Henry Parkes
What is the local government responsible for?
- Rubbish collection, Parks, Sports Fields, Parking etc.
Who wrote and signed the Magna Carta?
King John
When did Federation occur?
1 January 1901
What is an advantage of Federation?
-One, unified defence force.
-Easy travel across states, with railway tracks that are the same size.
-The removal of tariffs (taxes) on goods and services that crossed colonies.
-Immigration could become more strict.
-More independence from Britain, 'The Mother Country'.
Who was Australia's First Prime Minister?
Edmund Barton
What is the state government responsible for?
Issues that affect people in that State or Territory
- Public transport, schools, hospitals.
What is the Magna Carta?
What are the different colonies that united to create the Commonwealth of Australia?
Western Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia & Victoria
A set of rules that the country follows
The Constitution
Who was Alfred Deakon
Second Prime Minister
United the Colonies / Constitution
What is the federal government responsible for?
Issues that affect all Australians
- Post, telephones and internet.
- Money, immigration and defence
What did it mean for the King?
He was no longer above the law
What is Federation?
When the 6 different British colonies united together to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
Who played an important role in drafting the Australian Constitution?
John Quick
How can the constitution be changed?
A national vote
When was it published?
1215
What needed to be written before the colonies could federate?
The Constitution
What is the Constitution?
A set of rules for how a nation is governed