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- 1893 – The Federal Bank collapses, starting the Australian banking crisis of 1893.
- 1924 – The first cabinet meeting is held in Canberra at Yarralumla House.
- 1995 – John Howard becomes federal Liberal leader and thus federal leader of the opposition after the resignation of Alexander Downer.