Sir Henry Parkes is known as the father of federation, this was due to his large push for federation of Australia. Sir Henry Parkes was 5 time premier of New South Wales and had a large impact on Australia. Parks wanted a united country and a united government. He wanted Australia to be one country, working together.
One of Parkes’ main reasons for his push for federation was the defect systems in Australia. Each colony had its own small armies and navies which sometimes even fought against each other. He believed that it would benefit the country to have one large strong defence system in instead of having many small defence systems. A larger defence system could better protect Australia. Australia was in very close proximity to foreign powers.
One of Parkes’ main reasons for his push for federation was the defect systems in Australia. Each colony had its own small armies and navies which sometimes even fought against each other. He believed that it would benefit the country to have one large strong defence system in instead of having many small defence systems. A larger defence system could better protect Australia. Australia was in very close proximity to foreign powers.