So all the modern Australian states use to be individual colonies until they decided to merge together. Considering that new zealand was pretty similar to Australia in those days so why did they refuse to join? Thanks
More can always be said on the matter, so if anyone would like to make a post of their own, don't let this post stop you! In the meantime, OP, you may be interested in u/funkyedwardgibbon's examination of just the same question.