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First Fleet of 11 ships with convicts arrives from Great Britain, led by commander Arthur Philip. – Now celebrated as Australia Day
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Six British colonies become united in a federation called Commonwealth of Australia
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British Parliament passes Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, which takes effect on Jan 1, 1901, and creates independent Australia
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minimum age to: enroll to vote, seek election, join Public Service or Defence Force
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the day when the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards, in Canberra
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the approximate number of languages spoken in Australia’s diverse society
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The current population of Australia is about 22 million people.
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The First Fleet – the first ships to arrive in Australia to settle convicts, in 1788 – contained 11 ships.
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The total number of Members of the House of Representatives is 150.