The development of modern Australia

The 1901 constitution still did not recognise the fact that Indigenous Australians owned the Australian land before the British settlers came. In fact, it stated that 'aboriginal natives' were not to be counted as Australian citizens. This meant that Indigenous Australians did not have federal protection. They could not receive federal government aid, such as pensions and could not vote in federal elections. Each state made its own rules with regard to indigenous Australians. They made …

…a people. Throughout the 20th century, Australia made huge advancements technologically. Indeed, Australia has turned, in a relatively short period of time, from a developing nation to a developed nation with technology which is regarded as some of the best and most advanced in the world. The stadium built for the Olympics, at Homebush, exemplifies Australia's technological advancement: cutting edge, modern and environmentally friendly and this marks a great change from the Australia of yesteryear.