History
Parliament of the United Kingdom |
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| Long title | An act to constitute the Commonwealth of Australia |
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| Chapter | 1900 chapter 12: 63 and 64 Vict |
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| Dates | |
| Royal Assent | 9 July 1900 |
| Commencement | 1 January 1901 |
| Status: Amended | |
The history of the Constitution of Australia began with moves towards federation in the 19th century, which culminated in the federation of the Australian colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. However, the Constitution has continued to develop since then, with two laws having particularly significant impact on the constitutional status of the nation.
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