In 1908 a bill was passed in the Parliament of South Australia to transfer control of the Northern Territory to the recently formed Commonwealth of Australia.The transfer of the Territory was slowed by delays in the Australian Senate until the Northern Territory Acceptance Bill was passed in 1910. From 1 January 1911 the Northern Territory fell under the responsibility of the Commonwealth of Australia.
1863 - 1911 The Northern Territory of South Australia
1911 - 1927 Northern Territory of Australia
1927 - 1931 Territory of North Australia
1931 - 1978 Northern Territory
1978 - Northern Territory of Australia
Sources used to compile this entry: 'Northern Territory documents', in Documenting a Democracy, National Archives of Australia, 2011, http://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/area-aid-4.html.
Prepared by: Anna Trengove
Created: 9 February 2011, Last modified: 12 February 2015
Last updated: 4 August 2023
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