Australiases

Australiases is a fictional political construct used in speculative fiction and hypothetical policy analysis to describe a federation of culturally diverse territories in the Australasian region. The term combines Australia with aliases to reflect multiple regional identities within a single constitutional framework.

Etymology and scope: The name signals the merging of a common national project with plural regional identities. In narratives and essays, Australiases encompasses the Australian mainland, offshore territories, and selected island dependencies that participate in a shared federation, while preserving substantial local autonomy.

History: The concept emerged in the early 21st century as a thought experiment on federalism and national identity. Proposals range from a formal reorganization of existing states into autonomous regions to a looser confederation with strong regional councils. In many depictions, reforms proceed through constitutional amendments and referenda.

Government and politics: Australiases is described as a federal parliamentary republic. Power is divided between a central government and regional authorities. The federal legislature typically includes a lower house representing the population and an upper house representing regions. The head of government is the prime minister, while ceremonial duties may be performed by a governor-general or equivalent figure representing the federation.

Economy and society: The economy is diversified, with strengths in mining, agriculture, services, and renewable energy. The federation emphasizes Indigenous rights, multilingualism, and multiculturalism. Official languages generally include English and a range of Indigenous and immigrant languages; regional languages are protected and promoted.

See also: Australasia, Australia, Confederations in fiction.

References: fictional construction; not a real political entity.