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. Morrissey & others, Pearson Ed. 2002). The majority of convicts were of Irish heritage, mostly of Catholic faith. The French Revolution and the followed Napoleonic Wars were what the Irish saw as an inspiration to uprise.
The British element of the establishment was a direct cause of distinct problems that the settlers came across. England was in peril at the time of settlement, in the midst of a fierce war and the age of revolution. The chaos and indifference from England was transferred to Australia during the first wave of settlers. The strong British influence was passed on as the established church was the Church of England. The first fleet contained a Church of England minister, the convicts were obliged to attend the services. English convicts viewed this as part of their punishment, however, "For Irish convicts, they were an imposition and offensive" (pg 21 "Living Religion" by J. Morrissey & others, Pearson Ed. 2002). The hatred was expressed by the Irish via minor rebellions, eg Castle Hill rebellion of 1804.
The Sect's of Christianity in Australia primarily consisted of Church of England, Roman Catholics, Presbyterians and Anglicans.