Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/November/November 26

1883 - An Australasian Inter-Colonial Conference is held in Sydney. Federation and annexation of surrounding islands are discussed by the Australian colonies, New Zealand and Fiji.
1942 - The Battle of Brisbane riot between US and Australian servicemen stationed in Brisbane.
1970 - Stand-up comedian Dave Hughes is born in Warrnambool, Victoria.
1984 - Former NSW Corrective Services Minister Rex Jackson appears in Court on conspiracy charges for the early release of prisoners.
1987 - The National Party deposes Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen as party leader, but he refuses to resign as Premier of Queensland. He was not present at the caucus meeting.
2003 - Marilyn Warren becomes the first female Chief Justice of any of the states and territories of Australia.
2004 - Riots take place on Palm Island in the Torres Strait following the death of an Aboriginal in Police custody.