How was Australia first politically run?

Why was did Australia start off as an autocratic government?

When and why did Britain start considering allowing Australia to become a 'responsible government'?

What is a 'responsible government'?

What was Australia's first step towards a responsible government?

What did this act allow?

When was the first constitution created and what did it introduce?

What were the main arguments against federation?

What were the main arguments for federation?