What is the relationship between Australia and Britain?

Australia became a British colony from the 65438+70s until 193 1, when the British Parliament passed the Westminster Act, giving the Dominion autonomy in internal affairs and foreign affairs, and Australia became an independent country in the Commonwealth.

However, the nominal head of state of Australia is still the King of England. He can appoint the Governor as his representative, but the Governor of Australia does not actually interfere in the operation of the government.

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The earliest inhabitants of Australia were aborigines. 1770, the British navigator james cook arrived at the east coast of Australia and announced that Britain occupied this land.

1788 65438+1On October 26th, the first batch of prisoners exiled to Australia by Britain arrived in Sydney Bay, and Britain began to establish colonies in Australia, which was later designated as Australia National Day. 1900 In July, the British Parliament passed the Australian Federal Constitution and the British Dominion Regulations.

190 1 year 1 month 1 day, Australia's colonies were changed to states, and the Commonwealth of Australia was established. 193 1 became an independent country of the Commonwealth. 1986, the British Parliament passed the Australia Relations Act, and Australia gained full legislative power and judicial final adjudication power.

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