This index presents historical and modern wars and conflicts taking place in the present territory of, or relating to, Australia. Australia was gained independence from the United Kingdom after 1901. British colonial claims on what is now Australia were first made in 1770 and the entire territory was claimed in 1829 (as six separate colonies).
Map of Australia courtesy of CIA World Factbook
Australian Convict Rebellion 1804
Black War 1804-30
Second Convict Rebellion 1806
Rum Rebellion: Australia 1808
Eureka Stockade: Australia 1854
Lambing Flat Riots: Australia 1860-61
World War I 1914-18
World War II 1939-45
Korean War 1950-53
Vietnam War 1965-75
War in Afghanistan 2001-present
War in Iraq 2003-2011
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