Australia
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History
The first people to live in were called Aborigines. They
migrated there about 40,000 years ago. The continent remained relatively
unknown by outsiders until the 17th century. The first Europeans to settle
were British convicts in 1788. They arrived at Botany Bay in southeastern
Australia. ....
Middle of paper
.... justices, appointed by the Governor-General in Council. Each of
the state has its own judicial system.
The Constitution
This document was drawn up in constitutional conventions in the
1890s and ratified at referenda in all six colonies. It reserves for the
Federal Government the power over defense, foreign affairs, trade and
commerce, taxation, customs and excise duties, pensions, immigration and
postal services. Other powers are left with the States, but federal law
prevails ....
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