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The name of the Northern Territory as a State is a matter for all Territorians.
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Becoming a state does not require a change of name.
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Some Territorians may wish to keep the name ‘Northern Territory’; some may want to change it.
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During consultation about Statehood, the Statehood Steering Committee is interested in your views and suggestions on this issue.
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The Statehood Steering Committee will make a recommendation to the Legislative Assembly after detailed consultation as to the views of Territorians on the name of the future state.
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It may require a question at a referendum to determine if the name stays the same or changes upon Statehood.
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What do you think?
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You may contact the Statehood Steering Committee by visiting our website to comment on this and other matters.
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All opinions on the question of the future name of a new state will be collected by the Statehood Steering Committee and a report will be prepared to the Legislative Assembly before any further consideration is given to the issue.
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The name of the Northern Territory will not change unless Territorians want it to.
