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This is a list of the evolution of the borders of Australia. It lists each change to the internal and external borders of the country.
Note
- This only includes internal territories; external territories such as Papua, the Coral Sea Islands, and Norfolk Island are not included.
Pre-Federation
The colony of New South Wales is founded. New South Wales, according to Arthur Phillip's amended Commission dated 25 April 1787, as including "all the islands adjacent in the Pacific Ocean" and running westward to the 135th meridian. These islands included the current islands of New Zealand, which was administered as part of New South Wales.
New South Wales western border is extended to 129° E. In the same year Van Diemen's Land proclaimed.
Swan River Colony is declared by Charles Fremantle for Britain.
Swan River Colony has its name changed to Western Australia.
South Australia is proclaimed with its western border at 132° E.
New Zealand is proclaimed. Although not represented on a map here, New South Wales was significantly reduced in size by this proclamation.
The colony of North Australia was proclaimed by Letters Patent on 17 February. This was all of New South Wales north of 26° S.
The colony of North Australia was revoked in December 1846.
Victoria is proclaimed.
Van Diemen's Land name changed to Tasmania.
Queensland is proclaimed with its western border at 141° E.
South Australia border changed from 132° E to 129° E.
Queensland's western border is moved to 139° E.
Northern Territory annexed to South Australia by Letters Patent.
Post-Federation
The Commonwealth of Australia was formed, uniting the British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia.
The Australian Capital Territory was created within New South Wales, and Northern Territory was split off from South Australia. Note that this map is identical to the present-day map.
Northern Territory was split into the territories of North Australia and Central Australia.
North Australia and Central Australia were merged back into Northern Territory.
See also
External links
- States of Australia - Statoids.com
- Acting under instructions from England, Captain Freemantle took possession of the Swan River, to found a new colony; and formally laid claim to "all that part of New Holland which is not included within the territory of New South Wales".