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Yes, the Northern Territory could become a state, and it would be a fairly straightforward matter. Australia's constitution of 1901 did (and does) allow for the admission of new states into Australia. Section 121 of the constitution states that all that is required for a new state (or, in this case, for a territory to be declared a state) is for the Federal Parliament to agree. This even means that the Parliament could admit the Northern Territory as a state whether or not the NT agreed to it.
Many Territorians support the push to become a state as they feel they are lacking the same rights as residents in the states have; this is because the Northern Territory government may pass a law - but it can easily be overridden by the Federal government. Further, sometimes the constitution gives rights to individuals but those rights are only available in reality if one lives in a state. An example is how Section 117 of the constitution states that anyone who lives in a state cannot be discriminated against on that basis, yet one can be discriminated against because one lives in a Territory.
What else can I help you with?
IS Northern Territories a state?
No, it is a Territory. A territory may aspire to become a state but it depends on many factors.
What state is Darwin in?
Darwin is the capital City of the Northern Territory, Australia. The Northern Territory is actually a territory rather than a state.
What is the population a territory needs to become a state?
There is no specific limit required for either the Northern territory or the Australian Capital Territory to become a state. For either territory to become a state would be a fairly straightforward matter. Australia's constitution of 1901 did (and does) allow for the admission of new states into Australia. Section 121 of the constitution states that all that is required for a new state (or, in this case, for a territory to be declared a state) is for the Federal Parliament to agree. This even means that the Parliament could admit the Northern Territory as a state whether or not the NT agreed to it.
In what state is Alice Springs?
Alice Springs is in the Northern Territory (NT)Note that the Northern Territory is a territory of Australia, not a state.
Who tells how a territory can become a state?
The Federal Government is the overriding authority in Australia that determines if the Northern Territory (or any other territory) were to become a state. Australia's constitution of 1901 did (and does) allow for the admission of new states into Australia. Section 121 of the constitution states that all that is required for a new state (or, in this case, for a territory to be declared a state) is for the Federal Parliament to agree. This even means that the Parliament could admit the Northern Territory as a state whether or not the NT agreed to it.
What state is east of the northern territory?
The state that is to the east of the Northern Territory is Queensland. Queensland is the second largest state in Australia.
What is Northern Territory's state bird?
The state bird (avian emblem) for the Northern Territory is the Wedge-tailed Eagle.
In which state or territory are the macdonnell ranges?
Northern Territory
In which state or territory is Uluru?
Uluru is in the Australian territory of the Northern Territory.
Which state is directly south of the Northern Territory?
South Australia is directly south of the Northern Territory.
Which state is touched by the waters of the timor sea?
The Northern Territory (and some of the Northern tip of Western Australia).
How did the Northern Territory become a territory?
The Northern Territory is one of two mainland Australian territories, and not a state. At Federation, the Northern Territory did not yet exist. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia. This resulted from the successful 1862 expedition of John McDouall Stuart to find an overland route through the desert from Adelaide to the north. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. The Northern Territory does not have the full rights that a state has, but the territory is administered by the Commonwealth delegating powers to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. States can govern their area in their own constitutional right. So, it is called a territory because it is an area of Australia controlled by Australia and is not an actual state.
