Federation

Question 1

Reasons for federation

Answer 1

Free trade Immigration National defence Industrial relations Communications Nationhood

Question 2

Reasons it took so long

Answer 2

Colonial pride Inter-colonial rivalry Geographical diversity

Question 3

Two conditions of federation

Answer 3

• Privy court - Can’t make laws contradictory to British laws

Question 4

1840

Answer 4

Depression

Question 5

1872

Answer 5

ANA becomes influential pressure group for federation

Question 6

1890

Answer 6

Australasian Federation Conference Discussion of Parkes’ federation proposal They discuss federation and draft a constitution bill

Question 7

1891

Answer 7

National Australasian Convention 1891 Completed Draft Constitution Bill

Question 8

1893

Answer 8

Corowa Conference ‘People’s conference’ ANA proposed the idea for a referendum

Question 9

1895

Answer 9

Premiers’ conference 1895 Adopt a modified version of the Corowa plan

Question 10

1897

Answer 10

Second Australasian Federal Convention 1897 Redrafted the constitution bill (amendments and finalisation)

Question 11

1898

Answer 11

referenda conducted in SA, NSW, VIC, TAS Failed because NSW fell short of a majority

Question 12

1899

Answer 12

Every state but WA agreed

Question 13

1900

Answer 13

Assented and proclaimed

Question 14

1901

Answer 14

Inaugurated

Question 15

Functions of the constitution

Answer 15

Established a federal system of government DOP SOP Con Mon Established free trade Constitutional rights Provided a way to change the constitution To allow states to become part of the commonwealth