Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978

The Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978 is an Act of the Parliament of Australia that granted limited self-government to the Northern Territory.^[3][4] Although Australian territories can not have Constitutions, the self-government act functions in much the same way as the constitutions of the States.^[5]

Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978
Parliament of Australia
Long title An Act to provide for the Government of the Northern Territory of Australia, and for related purposes[1]
Citation	Act No. 58 of 1978[2]
Royal assent	22 June 1978[2]
Related legislation
Northern Territory Supreme Court Act 1961
Status: Current legislation

Before the act was passed, the Northern Territory was governed by the Northern Territory Administration, an arm of the Department of Territories.^[6] Legislation passed by the Legislative Assembly can be revoked through amendments to the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978.^[7]

Territory Day is an observance in the territory and on this day, members of the public can use fireworks without a permit or training required.^[8]