Which Northern Territory responsibilities remain under the federal government?

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Northern Territory The flag of Northern Territory.

Although the Northern Territory achieved self-government under the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act of 1978, the federal government of the Commonwealth of Australia retained specific administrative responsibilities.

The federal government continues to hold authority over the following areas:

Uranium and other prescribed-substance mining.1
Aboriginal land rights.12
National parks.2

While the territory operates with a legislative and executive structure similar to that of Australian states, these specific areas remain under federal jurisdiction.12