The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland was incorporated in 1883, when it was known as the Church of England Diocese of North Queensland. In 1900, part of North Queensland was separated to form the new Diocese of Carpentaria, which also included the Northern Territory. In 1981 the Church of England changed its name to the Anglican Church of Australia. In 1996 the Diocese of Carpentaria was reincorporated into the Diocese of North Queensland.