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As a Western Australian (living in Sydney) I can categorically say that Western Australia was never a part of New South Wales. From the outset the state had its original name to today. As for getting rid of the states, how would you feel if the federal government, dictating to your local government was based in Perth instead of a few hours drive from where you are now? What if it was in New Zealand? Because thats exactly the kind of question you would be asking West Australians, Territorians and Queenslanders (especially Far north Queensland).I for one know that my parents in remote north western Australia could not see their guy in Canberra, only a mere 5000-6000kms away , could possibly understand what it is like to live in the inhospitable Pilbara region sitting whilst sitting in his office amonst the plush surrounds of the big city.It is bad enough already that their current local member is based in Kalgoorlie, thats only 2000kms away. They only get to see him (if they're lucky to at all) at election time during his annual whistle stop tour of his electorate. Note that his electorage is the largest in the world, extending from the Great Australian bight to the Kimberleys.Only a person from a large southern metropolis would even consider such an option. Believe me the rest of Australia will out an out give this a categorical thumbs down.