Making a nation Defining Moments, 1750–1901

5.1 Introduction 5.2 1901 A ‘White Australia’ established: Immigration Restriction Act 5.3 1902 Australian women vote: Commonwealth Franchise Act 5.4 1907 A fair and reasonable wage? The ‘Harvester Judgement’ 5.5 1908 Protecting the vulnerable: Invalid and Old-Age Pensions Act 5.6 1912 Money for mums: Maternity Allowance introduced 5.7 Case study: When women gained the vote 5.8 Conclusion