Confederation of Australia

The Confederation of Australia, occurring on January 1, 1901, marked the unification of six separate British colonies (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania) into a single nation known as the Commonwealth of Australia. This process involved the creation of a federal government, allowing for shared governance between national and state authorities. The federation aimed to improve political stability, economic cooperation, and mutual defense, while maintaining individual state identities. The Constitution established the framework for governance, outlining the responsibilities and powers of the federal and state governments.