Australia's Federation - Behind the News

You probably know that Aussie states have their own laws and their own leaders but have you ever wondered why that is? It all goes back to a time when the states were separate colonies. I thought it was a good chance to go back in time and take a look at how Australia came to be Australia.
INCLUDES TEACHER RESOURCE
www.abc.net.au/...
CURRICULUM LINK
History, Year 6 / Historical Knowledge and Understanding / Australia as a Nation
"Key figures and events that led to Australia's Federation, including British and American influences on Australia's system of law and government." (ACHHK113)
BtN Story page: www.abc.net.au/...