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Federation
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Reasons For and Against Federation, Australia 1901
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Federation
AGAINST
Rivalry
NSW wanted free trade while VIC wanted protectionist trade policies
NSW wanted Sydney as the capital city while VIC wanted Melbourne
Travel between the colonies
Train tracks between the colonies were different widths
Smaller colonies
Unwilling as they believed larger colonies would dominate
Queensland and the South Sea Islanders
Federation aimed to keep Australia white. This would end Queensland's cheap labour.
British Tradition
Most felt obliged to remain loyal to Britain
FOR
Nationalism
Separate from the 'mother country', Britain and growth in national pride
White Australia
All colonies were keen to strengthen their immigration policies by uniting
Defense
Colonies had separate defence forces. A united defence had sounded appealing to all.
Economy/trade/resources
All colonies could combine their resources
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