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Analyse the establishment of Christianity in Australia. The establishment of Christianity in Australia originated from the first group of settlers. The Settlers were all from European background. The elements that influenced the establishment of Christianity in Australia are Background, consequence of British colonisation and Sect’s of Christianity. The juxtaposition of the previous elements and key factors are what shaped the establishment of Christianity in Australia. The Background of the First Settlers to come to Australia was a combination of British, Scottish and Irish. The majority of the settlers were convicts sent to Australia because of the overcrowded prisons in troubled England. At the time, “It was considered that the new colony would be useful as a dumping ground for the moral filth of the British Isles”, (pg 21 ‘Living Religion’ by J.
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