Disadvantages Of Australian Federation

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Federation resulted in many advantages and disadvantages which effected Australia as a nation.
Firstly, Source 1 features a women representing Australia surrounded by multiple children, who are depicted as the separate states. Federation brought all the desperate states with their individual regional defense force together
- The white, elegant and attractive woman represents a white, united and pure Australia, which was desired by many colonies.
- Queensland is set apart, appearing questionable – relating to its views on federation (wanting to be an independent state)

- The cannon symbolizes the ultimate weapon and a unified defense against external threats such as invasion and increased immigration
- The size of their weaponry reflects how

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