1901 Australian Federal Election
29–30 March 1901 · Founding the Commonwealth · 75 seats, 38 for a majority
The 1901 Australian federal election for the inaugural Parliament of Australia was held in Australia on Friday 29 March and Saturday 30 March 1901. The elections followed Federation and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901.
Prime Minister before
Edmund Barton
Protectionist
Prime Minister (continued)
Edmund Barton
Protectionist
Largest force
Protectionist
32 of 75 seats
Turnout
51.4%
The result
Protectionist
Edmund Barton · 27.5% of votes
32
seats
Free Trade Party
George Reid · 33.2% of votes
25
seats
Labour
18.3% of votes
16
seats
Independent
21.0% of votes
2
seats