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Australia and its People › History
What is the significance of 1 January 1901 for Australia?
- The day the Australian Constitution was signed
- The day the six Australian colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia
- The day Australia declared independence from Britain
Why this is the correct answer
When the six colonies agreed to federate, they chose 1 January 1901 as the founding date of the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia did not declare independence from Britain; rather, it gradually gained full sovereignty through acts like the Australia Acts of 1986.