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A Northern Territory Government only exists because of law made by the Federal Government. A law that can be changed in Canberra but not directly by Territorians.
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The Northern Territory Legislative Assembly has a limited ability to make laws for Territorians.
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Statehood means Territorians have the final say on how our government works. We can have our own constitution and the ability to make laws like any other state.
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Statehood means that so long as the laws comply with the Australian Constitution they are valid laws and cannot be changed by Canberra.
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Self Government means that politicians in Canberra can abolish the Territory Legislative Assembly and our government at any time.
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Statehood means that outsiders cannot change the way Territorians are governed; only Territorians can.
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Self Government means that every time the Territory Legislative Assembly passes a new law the Territory has to check the Self Government Act to see if it complies with our limited ability to make effective laws.
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Statehood means when a Territory law is passed it must be in accordance with the Constitution of the State.
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Self Government means that politicians in Canberra can disallow any NT made law
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Statehood means politicians in Canberra cannot change valid NT law; only Territorians can.
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Self Government means unequal status and treatment compared with the States.
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Statehood means a fair go for all, Territorians equal to all other Australians at last.
