Voting Events in Australia

prior to European settlement Australia was occupied by groups of aboriginal and torres and strait islanders people led by elders and subject to traditional laws. These groups governed themselves through a corporate decision making process. European settlement occurred in 1788. Australia became a penal colony run by a governor (autocratic) governor.

Limited self government granted to NSW, VIC, SA AND TAS

The right to vote in south Australia was granted to all male British subjects 21 years or over.

men over the age of 21 had the right to vote but aboriginal men were excluded from the vote

Western Australia received self-government.

The secret ballot was introduced in Western Australia.

The right to vote in Queensland was granted to all male British subjects over the age of 21.

Women over 21 were given the right to vote in South Australia.

The right to vote in Tasmania was granted to all male British subjects over the age of 21.

Women over the age of 21 were given the right to vote in Western Australia.

Parliament came together for the first time in Canberra.

The senate coordination of voting changed to need all choices to be shown

The Australian Aboriginals were allowed to vote in federal elections once they had been accepted in the defence forces

Voluntary enrolment and voting at federal elections extended to all Australian Aboriginals.

Queensland granted Australian Aboriginals state votes.

Australian capital territory member of representatives granted full voting rights.

compulsory enrolment and voting for Australian aboriginals and Torres strait islanders introduced.

first election conducted for aboriginal and torres straigt islander commission

an automated postal vote issuing system was introduced

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