Why Isn't New Zealand a Part of Australia? (Short Animated Documentary)

Summary by Krater

This video explains why New Zealand is not part of Australia, examining historical factors such as the distance between the two nations, economic differences, indigenous rights, and demographic concerns. It concludes that while New Zealand chose not to federate, a clause in the Australian Constitution still allows it to join whenever it wants.

From the video

Answers: Why is New Zealand not part of Australia?

• Australian federation history
• New Zealand indigenous rights and the Treaty of Waitangi
• Economic and demographic factors in federation
• Constitutional clauses regarding New Zealand joining Australia

What it concludes

• New Zealand rejected federation with Australia due to distance, exclusion from the drafting process, fear of indigenous mistreatment violating the Treaty of Waitangi, and concerns over Asian and Chinese labor immigration.
• The Australian Constitution contains a clause that still allows New Zealand to join as a state whenever it wants.