When did Victoria gain self-government?

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Victoria attained self-government in 1855.1

While the region was separated from New South Wales and established as a distinct colony on July 1, 1851, under the Australian Colonies Government Act, it was not until 1855 that the new constitution was enacted, establishing the state's parliamentary structure.213