discuss the reasons for Federation and the chief problems faced by those responsble for drafting the Australian Constitution. Do the sane problems face those wanting to introduce an Australian republic

‘THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LEGAL INSTITUTION I HAVE STUDIEDPolitical and economic factors were the major reasons the federation of Australia was achieved.
The major political factor for federation was the need to create a strong united commonwealth that could defend its boundaries. The vastness of Australia made it vulnerable and so a strong army was needed to protect it. For example Western Australia has a very large coastline and its small population and economy could not protect the vast state. The defensive worries of the colonies were heightened by the expansionist policies of Germany and France in the Pacific. The colonies realised that a strong army and navy to protect their boundaries could only be achieved and financed through federation.
Economically the colonies saw that there were a lot of gains that could be achieved through the creation of a strong, united and powerful country. United the colonies could speak with one voice and this would give the colonies respect and st...