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Earl Grey proposed a central legislative authority
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Australian Colonies act was then passed by the British parliament
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Australia achieved a self government
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An association was formed, called natives assosiation.
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Australian Colonies Duties Act passed by British Parliament
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Henry Parkes proposed a Federal Council to consider matters of joint interest to the Australasian Colonies
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An Act to Constitute the Federal Council of Australasia passed by British Parliament
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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is passed by British Parliament
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The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed and inauguration ceremonies are held at Centennial Park, Sydney with the swearing-in of the Governor-General and interim federal ministry
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First federal elections held. Edmund Barton confirmed as first Prime Minister