Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978
Act of the Parliament of Australia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 is an Act of the Parliament of Australia that granted limited self-government to the Northern Territory.[3][4] Although Australian territories can not have Constitutions, the self-government act functions in much the same way as the constitutions of the States.[5]
| Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Parliament of Australia | |
| |
| Citation | Act No. 58 of 1978[2] |
| Royal assent | 22 June 1978[2] |
| Related legislation | |
| Northern Territory Supreme Court Act 1961 | |
| Status: Current legislation | |
Before the act was passed, the Northern Territory was governed by the Northern Territory Administration, an arm of the Department of Territories.[6] Legislation passed by the Legislative Assembly can be revoked through amendments to the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978.[7]
Territory Day is an observance in the territory and on this day, members of the public can use fireworks without a permit or training required.[8]