Minister for Statehood
The Northern Territory Government announced Chief Minister the Hon Paul Henderson MLA is the Minster for Territory - Federal Relations and Statehood Friday 30 November 2007.
The creation of a Ministry that focuses on Statehood in the context of building better relations between the Commonwealth and the Territory is exciting news.It will provide a focal point for the Statehood Steering Committee and the Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to have Statehood policy matters considered by the Northern Territory Government.
The Statehood Steering Committee remains an advisory body to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly through its relationship to the Standing Committee.
The Statehood Steering Committee’s role is to provide fearless advice and promote community discussion of Statehood; it will continue to be independent of the Government.