AT A GLANCE
Australian Government relations with these self-governing territories are administered by the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport.
Important: ComLaw may not contain all the laws that may apply in a Territory. Laws from other jurisdictions may apply, but as noted in our full disclaimer these are generally only published on ComLaw if amended by the Australian Government.
See also
Non-self-governing Territories administered by DSEWPC
Non-self-governing Territories administered by Regional Aus.
A-Z list of all territories
SELF-GOVERNING TERRITORIES
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 Commonwealth Reserved Laws - these are ordinances made under Part V of the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cth) Laws made by the ACT Government General information on the Australian Government’s relationship with the ACT
Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Cth) Laws made by the Norfolk Island Government General information on the Australian Government’s relationship with Norfolk Island
Northern Territory (NT)
Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 (Cth) Laws made by the NT Government General information on the Australian Government’s relationship with the NT