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The first National Australasian Convention is held in Adelaide to create a Federal Constitution. All states except Queensland attended.
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The second National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney
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The third and final National Australasian Convention is held in Melbourne
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The Premiers of all six states meet in Melbourne to discuss what needs to be changed to the Constitution. Because it is a private meeting, it is called the ÔSecret Premiers' Conference. The meeting accepts some changes to fit the needs of Queensland and New South Wales. It also decides to have a nation capital in New South Wales but not closer than 100 miles of Sydney.
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By now, all the states except Western referendums about Federation Australia was won.
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The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is accepted by the British Parliament.
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Queen Victoria says that the Commonwealth of Australia, made up of all six colonies, will be created on 1 January 1901.
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The Western Australia referendum was won, making it the last state needed.
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The Commonwealth of Australia is established in Centennial Park, Sydney. Edmund Barton is made the first Prime Minister.
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The first federal election is held. Adult men are allowed to vote in all States, but Aborigines and women can only vote in some States.
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