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The story of the Eureka Rebellion is a profound and compelling Australian and global story. It is seen as a place in time where the foundations of Australian democracy were laid. Eureka is seen as the embodiment of hope and struggle in the face of adversity and has become a beacon for equality, unity and the right to a fair go, which now lies at the heart of the Australian spirit and identity.
The Eureka Rebellion was instigated by gold miners in Ballarat, who revolted against the colonial authority of the United Kingdom. The rebellion was the culmination of a period of civil disobedience during the Victorian gold rush with miners objecting to the expense of a miner's licence, taxation via the licence without representation, and the actions of the government, the police and military. The Battle of the Eureka Stockade was fought between rebels and the colonial forces of Australia on 3 December 1854 and named after a stockade structure built by miners in the lead-up to the conflict. The rebellion resulted in at least 27 deaths and many injuries, the majority of casualties being rebels.
The Eureka Stockade became a legend, not only because it was the birth of Australian Democracy, but because of the courage, and determination of the diggers and their willingness to defend their rights.