Proposed Northern Territory statehood
The Northern Territory is the most commonly mentioned potential seventh state of Australia. In a 1998 referendum, the voters of the NT rejected a statehood proposal that would have given the territory three senators, rather than the twelve held by the other states, although the name "Northern Territory" would have been retained. Alongside what was cited as an arrogant approach adopted by then Chief Minister Shane Stone, it is believed that most Territorians, regardless of their general views on statehood, were reluctant to adopt the particular offer that was made.[1]
In July 2015, members of the Council of Australian Governments unanimously agreed with Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles that the territory should become its own state by July 1, 2018.[2]
Bess Price is the Minister for Statehood in the Northern Territory government, but no funding was allocated to statehood in the most recent budget.[3]
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- ↑ Whyte, Sarah (23 July 2015). "Northern Territory could become Australia's seventh state by 2018". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/northern-territory-could-become-australias-seventh-state-by-2018-20150723-giino4.html. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Henderson, Anna (23 July 2015). "Australian leaders back prospect of making the Northern Territory Australia's seventh state". ABC News. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-23/leaders-back-prospect-of-creating-australia-seventh-state/6641870. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
