What did they do as a result of what was happening in the coloney

As the government changed the rules and they had to pay for a miner's licence but they didn't want to Peter Lalor started a rebellion named the eureka stockade rebellion and he became the eureka stockade leader.The Eureka Stockade was caused by a disagreement over what gold miners felt were unfair laws

Miners were unable to claim the land on which they worked, and so risked being relocated at a moment's notice. They were also required by law to buy a licence and carry it with them at all times, or face a fine and arrest. The miners felt this was an unfair system and were prepared to fight for change