Administrator of the Northern Territory

The crest of Administrator of the Northern Territory which is similar to the one used by the Governor-General of Australia except that the flower below the Crown is the Sturt Desert Rose, the floral emblem of the Northern Territory. == South Australia (1863 to 1912) ==

On 6 July 1863, land now known as the Northern Territory was annexed to the Colony of South Australia. Legislation regulating the sale of land in the Northern Territory which was given assent on 12 November 1863 included provision for both the appointment of a Government Resident and a description of the powers of this office. == Commonwealth of Australia (1912 to present) ==

Administrators and Government Residents of the Northern Territory after transfer of control to the Commonwealth Government: Administrators and Directors (1912 to 1927) Government Residents (1927 to 1931) From 1926 to 1931, the Northern Territory was divided into the territories of Central Australia and North Australia, with the border at the 20th parallel south. Each territory was administered by a Government Resident located respectively in Alice Springs (then known as Stuart) and in Darwin. Both territories were reincorporated as the Northern Territory in 1931. Administrators (1931 to present) == Deputy of the Administrator (1997 to present) ==

The office of the Deputy of the Administrator was established in 1997. == See also ==