Australia and its people
On what date did the Australian colonies federate to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
- ○26 January 1788
- ○25 April 1915
- ✓1 January 1901
Correct answer
1 January 1901
The six Australian colonies federated on 1 January 1901, creating the Commonwealth of Australia as a new nation.
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