Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory
The Attorney-General's Department provides the Government with strategic policy advice in relation to the Commonwealth's interests in these two self-governing Territories:
- The Australian Capital Territory
- Northern Territory
The Attorney-General's Department manages the Commonwealth's residual responsibilities for these territories. This includes:
- Providing advice on governance and the Commonwealth's planning responsibilities in the ACT,
- Developments in the self-government legislation for the ACT and NT to keep it relevant and effective.
The Department's role
The Government's vision for Australia's self-governing territories is for increasing sustainable economic prosperity combined with effective governance and constitutional development consistent with the national interest. The Department contributes to achieving these outcomes by providing the Government with the following services:
- Development of policy and legislation to maintain effective systems of self-government in the ACT and the Northern Territory;
- Assessment of and policy advice on the effectiveness of Commonwealth policies programs and practices in supporting the economic development of the Territories;
- Policy and legislative advice on the role of the Commonwealth in planning of the National Capital.
Inquiry into the role of the National Capital Authority
The Australian Government tabled its response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories' report on the role of the National Capital Authority on 11 December 2008.
Contacts
Attorney-General's Department:
www.ag.gov.au
Or visit the Department's Contact Us page
National Capital Authority
Telephone: (02) 6271 2888
Facsimile: (02) 6273 4427