ATS2269 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Immigration Restriction Act 1901, Nuclear Family, White Australia Policy
15 Oct 2018
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Similarities between the colonies within australia led to negotiations between. Britain and the colonies and resulting in a federation. Concern about imperial expansion in the pacific, british encouragement and the asian threat" were all reasons for the formation of the federation. The federation was economically beneficial > promoted free trade between states, increased trade opportunities. 1890s conventions and referenda held and people were for the federation. New zealand declined to join the federation. Australia has a liberal democracy system > the government is expected to uphold citizens" rights. Washminster: takes parts from us and uk political systems. Canberra was established in 1913 and it became the federal capital in 1927. Comprised of 2 houses: house of representatives and the senate. The leader of the party with the most seats becomes the prime minister. The queen is still the head of state.
