In the decades following the Federation of the Australian colonies into a single nation, the state of Victoria held a unique administrative position that bridged its colonial past with the new Commonwealth. Which of the following accurately describes the constitutional and historical arrangement for the national seat of government involving Victoria during this period?
- Melbourne served as the temporary seat of the Commonwealth Parliament for twenty-six years, hosting the national government from Federation in 1901 until the move to Canberra in 1927.Cevap
- BMelbourne was designated as the permanent federal capital under the 1901 Constitution, but this status was later revoked and transferred to Canberra following a national referendum in 1927.
- CThe Commonwealth Parliament met in Melbourne only for the inaugural 1901 session, after which the administrative functions were rotated between all state capitals until Canberra was finalized in 1927.
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Melbourne served as the temporary seat of the Commonwealth Parliament from 1901 until 1927, while the national capital in Canberra was being established.
The correct answer accurately identifies both the duration (26 years) and the nature (temporary seat of parliament) of Melbourne's role as the national capital from the birth of the nation in 1901 until 1927.
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Melbourne's role as the temporary national capital (1901-1927)