History of Sydney
From 1788 to 1900 Sydney was the capital of the British colony of New South Wales. An elected city council was established in 1840. In 1900, Sydney became a state capital, when New South Wales voted to join the Australian Federation. Sydney today is Australia's largest city and a major international capital of culture and finance. The city has played host to many international events, including the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988
The territory presently called the Australian Capital Territory was transferred to the Commonwealth by the state of New South Wales as the "Federal Capital Territory" on 1911, to be the seat of the federal government. The planning and construction of Canberra followed, with the Parliament of Australia moving there in 1927.