The Adoption of Australia's Constitution in 1898: A Pivotal Moment in the Creation of the Commonwealth

The Adoption of Australia's Constitution in 1898: A Pivotal Moment in the Creation of the Commonwealth On March 16, 1898, representatives of five Australian colonies met in Melbourne to adopt a draft constitution that would form the basis of the Commonwealth of Australia. This event...

1990: Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australian history when she becomes Premier of Western Australia.

1990: Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australian history when she becomes Premier of Western Australia. Carmen Lawrence’s appointment as the Premier of Western Australia in 1990 marked a groundbreaking moment in the history of Australian politics. As the first...