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SBS50: Fast Facts 1978

Parliament House, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Legislative Assembly Building in Darwin. Credit: Stefan Mokrzecki/Getty Images

Did you know that, in 1978, the Northern Territory was granted self-government under its own Administrator appointed by the Governor-General? A year later, the Northern Territory Parliament assumed responsibility for most state-related functions.


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