The Colony of South Australia was established in 1834 by an Act of the British Parliament. Intended as a colony for free settlers and assisted emigrants, convict transportation to South Australia was not allowed. It was called the Province of South Australia, to distinguish this colony from other colonies that received convicts.
Self-government in South Australia was achieved in 1857. South Australians were overwhelmingly in favour of Federation, and voted 'yes' at two referendums in the 1890s.
In 1901, with Federation, the State of South Australia was established. As a State of Australia, federal law made by the new Australian Government applied to South Australia, and legislative powers were divided between the State of South Australia and the new Commonwealth of Australia.
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