National Capital Authority

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The National Capital Authority (NCA) is a body of the Australian Government that was established to manage the Commonwealth's interest in the planning and development of Canberra as the capital city of Australia.

The National Capital Authority was established in 1989 when the Australian Capital Territory was granted self government. The Authority consists of a Chairman and four other members, all members are appointed by the Governor-General. Under the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988, the NCA has the authority to prepare and administer a National Capital Plan.

Predecessors of the NCA:

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Commonwealth of Australia is a constitutional monarchy, a federation, and a parliamentary democracy. The Commonwealth of Australia was formed in 1901 as a result of an agreement between six self-governing British colonies, which became the six States.
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Canberra
Australian Capital Territory

Location of Canberra within Australia

Population:
• Density: 323,056 (2006 Census) (8th)
137.
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Anthem
Advance Australia Fair [1]


Capital Canberra

Largest city Sydney
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19th century - 20th century - 21st century
1950s  1960s  1970s  - 1980s -  1990s  2000s  2010s
1986 1987 1988 - 1989 - 1990 1991 1992

Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX
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Australian Capital Territory

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Motto(s): For the Queen, the Law and the People

Other Australian states and territories
Capital Canberra
Government Constitutional monarchy
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Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. He or she exercises the supreme executive power of the Commonwealth.
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The Federal Capital Advisory Committee (FCAC) was a body of the Australian government which oversaw the construction of Canberra from 1921 to 1924 following the termination of the contract of architect Walter Burley Griffin.
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The Federal Capital Commission (FCC) was a body of the Australian government formed to construct and administer Canberra from 1925. The Chief Commissioner of the body was Sir John Butters.
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The National Capital Planning and Development Committee (NCPDC) was a body of the Australian government formed in 1938 to oversee the development of Canberra. The NCPDC was to advise the Minister of the Interior to safeguard the Griffin plan and maintain high aesthetic and
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The National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) was an Australian Commonwealth Government body created to complete the establishment of Canberra as the seat of government. It was created in 1957 through the National Capital Development Commission Act 1957.
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