... New South Wales Attorney General is the leader of the movement for Federation after Parkes retirement, he worked tirelessly with federal leagues to gain "grass roots" support. Alfred Deakin, Victoria's MLA, with business supporting economic cooperation helped the Australian Natives Association meant a campaign to gather support for Federation. 3 The Steps Leading To Federation On 1st January 1901 Australia became a Federation, however ... ...

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