Did Edmund barton have anything to do with the boer war?

Edmund Barton, the first Prime Minister of Australia, was in office during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). While he did not directly participate in the conflict, his government supported the British war effort by sending Australian troops to fight alongside British forces. This involvement was part of a broader sentiment of loyalty to Britain among many Australians at the time. Barton's administration also faced domestic debate over the war and its implications for Australian identity and independence.