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The continent of Australia is defined as mainland Australia and its surrounding islands.  It is [[Earth]]'s smallest continent.
The continent of Australia is defined as mainland Australia and its surrounding islands.  It is [[Earth]]'s smallest continent.


Before becoming a member of United Earth, the continent was governed by a single nation state also known as "Australia".  It's capital city was Canberra<ref name="Canberra">[[ma:Canberra|Canberra on Memory Alpha]].</ref>
Before becoming a member of United Earth, the continent was governed by a single nation state also known as "Australia".  It's capital city was Canberra<ref name="Canberra">[[ma:Canberra|Canberra on Memory Alpha]]</ref>.


== History ==
== History ==
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A common misconception which persisted even in the 24th century was that Australia was the last country to join [[ma:United Earth|United Earth]].  While inaccurate, it was one of the last to join in the 22nd century.  Joining required constitutional change, which was historically notoriously difficult; a referendum was required, and a "double majority"<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_majority Double Majority on Wikipedia]</ref> (approval by a majority of voters nationwide, as well as a majority of voters in a majority of states) was needed for a change to the constitution.  Multiple referendum attempts to change the constitution and join the United Earth government failed. It became a political issue in every federal election. Each election and referendum campaign during the first parts of the 22nd century brought out the worst in some Australians, who campaigned negatively on platforms of fear, nationalism and xenophobia.  Eventually, the electorate in a referendum voted in favour of joining United Earth’s government.  The establishment of a Vulcan Consulate in Canberra<ref name="Canberra" /> was considered a milestone by many.<ref name="bogan" />.
A common misconception which persisted even in the 24th century was that Australia was the last country to join [[ma:United Earth|United Earth]].  While inaccurate, it was one of the last to join in the 22nd century.  Joining required constitutional change, which was historically notoriously difficult; a referendum was required, and a "double majority"<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_majority Double Majority on Wikipedia]</ref> (approval by a majority of voters nationwide, as well as a majority of voters in a majority of states) was needed for a change to the constitution.  Multiple referendum attempts to change the constitution and join the United Earth government failed. It became a political issue in every federal election. Each election and referendum campaign during the first parts of the 22nd century brought out the worst in some Australians, who campaigned negatively on platforms of fear, nationalism and xenophobia.  Eventually, the electorate in a referendum voted in favour of joining United Earth’s government.  The establishment of a Vulcan Consulate in Canberra<ref name="Canberra" /> was considered a milestone by many.<ref name="bogan" />.


== Culture ==
Its people have an irreverent dry sense of humour.  There is a belief in fairness, a sense of informality, a quiet sense of pride and achievement, the need to be recognised on the large stage, yeast extract spreads and meat pies, and exaggeration to outsiders of the dangers of its deadliest native creatures.
Low numbers of born and bred Australians (regardless of heritage or species) have historically joined Starfleet. Recruiters at Starfleet HQ are unsure why, considering how so many Australian love to travel to explore the galaxy<ref name="bogan" />. This includes the large amount of people from Earth's oceanic region that had migrated to [[The Shoals]]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-veritas/c/DOZAP9URegU/m/ltocWpM7BAAJ Streets Of Your Town], Lt Cmdr Wil Ukinix, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239710.19></ref>.
== Landmarks and Places of Interest ==
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is adorned by two flags, a United Federation of Planets flag and an Aboriginal flag<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-veritas/c/GWnk_4-G2SU/m/RpwEpVakBwAJ Bullet Proof... I Wish I was], Lt JG Wil Ukinix, {{USS|Veritas}}, 239604.27 </ref>.


== Flora and Fauna ==
== Flora and Fauna ==

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