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Australian Constitutions Act 1850
- When
- 1850
- Where
- Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Act established Victoria and altered New South Wales' constitution, providing frameworks for responsible government in other colonies.
The Australian Constitutions Act 1850 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It formally established the Colony of Victoria by separating the District of Port Phillip from New South Wales. It also altered the constitution of New South Wales and provided for similar constitutions to be set up in Van Diemen's Land and South Australia.
Sources
- Australian Constitutions Act 1850 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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