A quick overview of Federation, and the changes to Australian government.
Listen to a re-enactment of Sir Henry Parke’s speech he gave in 1889 in which he made an argument for Federation.
A quick overview of Australia's first prime minister.
Transcript of a podcast relating to the history of Federation and the evolution of the Constitution.
A video explain the impact of the decisions made for the first Australian Constitution, and the reasons for updating it.
An overview of the events and factors leading to Australia’s Federation.
This website contains links to documents and information regarding the history, events and people who instigated Federation and shaped the Constitution.
A video explaining the history and events of Federation. The website also has excellent links containing information on key events and people.
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An excellent website containing links to primary sources, documents and information regarding the personal stories relating to the history of Federation.
A video exploring the issue of changing the Constitution that was established by the act of Federation.
