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Which six states make up Australia?

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Australia is a federation that comprises six constituent states, each possessing its own government and a limited degree of sovereignty. These six states are:12

New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania2

In addition to these states, Australia includes two internal territories: the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.2