Federal Council of Australia

The Federal Council of Australia was an early attempt to create a federal system of governance for the Australian colonies in the late 19th century. Established in 1885, it aimed to foster cooperation on issues like trade and defense. However, it lacked strong legal power and was largely ineffective, leading to its dissolution in 1889. The concept of federalism eventually evolved into the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, which created a more robust federal system. The Federal Council's history highlights the early steps towards Australia's unification and governance structure.