australian federation
Federation Federation refers to the unity of several states to form one nation, but remain independent in internal affairs. The Australian Federation was proclaimed on the 1, January 1901. ... The economic advantages to be gained by federation was one of the main issues in its support. ... Also, some politicians thought that federation would increase the chances of overseas countries investing and approving loans to a collective Australia rather than to separated colonies. ... The desire for a ‘White Australia’ was another issue raised in support of Federation. ... Many issues contributed to support for federation.