How long has the australian government been around?

Question

Anyone know?

Answer 1

In 1901 when the Commonwealth of Australia was formed.

It really depends on which Government. There might've been previous 'Governments' before the Commonwealth was established, but that'd be subject to heavy debate.

So, realistically, the answer to your question is 1901 (which is 107 years).

Answer 2

Well the former colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland etc federated in 1901 forming a constitutional monarchy known as the Commonwealth of Australia. Upon federation, the Australian Federal Government was formed and, for the first time, the various colonies came together to be known as "Australia". I would therefore say, that in 1901 at Federation the first Australian government(s) came into being. so that's 107 years.

However, if you want to know how long there has been a government in the place that we now call 'australia' then you need to ask some pretty serious questions - like, do you count it only back until there was a system of governance in place that recognised itself (and was recognised under international law) as constituting a form of government under the british and associated international system? Well, then you could probably count it back to the first fleet.

However, that would completely ignore the various systems of governance in place with the aboriginal people of Australia prior to white invasion.

When the aboriginal peoples reached a system of governance, I am not sure, as unfortunately teachings of aboriginal political history is sorely lacking in Australia.

Answer 3

along time?

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Answer 4

There is a debate over the establishment of government.  

Answer 5

1901, when australia became independant

Answer 6

Since January 1st, 1901, when the separate colonies, after many years of discussions, joined together under a federation with a formal constitution, to create The Commonwealth of Australia