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- Some Territorians have asked the Statehood Steering Committee what the disadvantages of Statehood may be.
- When people raise their concerns we try to answer them. One way is by Fact Sheets.
- Some Territorians have raised concerns about financial relationships with the Commonwealth. Fact Sheet 6 provides a brief outline of the current financial arrangements and concludes that there is no reason these should change because of Statehood.
- Some Territorians have noted that most States have more regulations when it comes to speed limits and the banning of fireworks. Fact Sheet 12 discusses this and concludes Statehood is not relevant to these laws. The Territory has the ability to make similar laws now. Statehood does not mean the Parliament would suddenly decide to make such laws.
- Other Territorians have concerns about the size of our population. Fact Sheet 11 examines the statistics on population for other States on entry to the Commonwealth of Australia and concludes population is irrelevant to whether or not we become a State.
- Some people have told us they moved here and became Territorians to get away from over regulation and big government. They embrace the ‘Territory Lifestyle’ because it is unique and different. There is no reason any of that has to change on Statehood.
- Territorians will make up their own minds about Statehood.
- It is the job of the Statehood Steering Committee to present the facts as fairly as possible to assist Territorians making up their minds. If you think we are not doing this in a fair way let us know.
- The Statehood Steering Committee welcomes positive and negative views about Statehood.
- We will listen to arguments and present the facts where we can. We encourage Territorians to present a NO case if they believe there is one.
- If it is a persons’ opinion that they prefer the status quo because they do not recognise benefits and advantages in Statehood, that is their choice.
- The Committee hopes all Territorians will have an opportunity to become more informed by the existence of and work of the Statehood Steering Committee and make up their own minds.
Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee
statehood@nt.gov.au
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