History of Australia

The first Europeans to sail to Australia

1606

The first ever Europeans to travel to Australia were the Dutch. They did not settle there, though. Even if they did not stay, they spotted it first.

Captain James Cook travels to Australia!

1770

When he traveled to Australia, he made a map of it. He also named the new space New South Wales. He took the land for England and ignored the Aborigines.

Beginning of New South Wales prison.

1788

In 1788 New South Wales became a prison colony, The prison was full of convicts, guards and the guards family. The first 20% of convicts were women.

Balance

1861

In 1861, the government officials decided it was time for balance and for people to have their limits. This was and still counts for colonies that exist today. This is actually nice because it's a couple years before the British stopped transporting prisoners to Australia.

The British stopped transporting prisoners?

1868

In 1868, the British stopped transporting prisoners to Australia. A lot of immigrants were free by the time this happened. Since they had freedom, they started building multiple businesses. Whether it was to trade, make farms or anything of their choice.

Commonwealth of Australia

Jan 1, 1901

On the first of January of 1901, one of the most important events of Australia happened. The commonwealth was made. Melbourne took the chance to serve as national capital until 1927.

Immigration restriction act

1901

In 1901, the immigration restriction act was demolished. This event happened after world war two, for people primarily of European descent. This also was known as White Australia.

Help for the Aborigines

1967

In 1967, the federal government began to pass up legislation to the Aborigines to help them. Many of Australia's people wanted improvement of the Aborigines living conditions.

Australia Act

1986

In 1986, all ties that were legal have been severed with Britain. So far there are no problems. Australia is a parliamentary democracy.

Todays Australia.

1999

In Australia today, 55% of the voters did not want the idea of becoming independent republic. The electoral system in Australia uses laws for those members under their parliament.