Australian Capital Territory

American  

noun

1. a federal territory on the continent of Australia in the southeastern part: includes Canberra, capital of the Commonwealth of Australia. 939 sq. mi. (2,430 sq. km).

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Australian Capital Territory British  

noun

1. Former name: Federal Capital Territory. a territory of SE Australia, within New South Wales: consists of two exclaves, one containing Canberra, the capital of Australia, and one at Jervis Bay (the latter sometimes regarded as a separate entity). Pop: 322 579 (2003 est)

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Australian Capital Territory

Dog racing is banned in the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania has announced plans to phase it out.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Koalas have been officially listed as endangered in Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory since 2022.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

In the Australian Capital Territory, which includes the capital Canberra, a total fire ban was declared for the first time in six years.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

McBride addressed his supporters as he walked his dog to the front door of the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court to be sentenced.

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024

The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory in October discharged the entire jury, saying a juror had gotten access to details that were not submitted as evidence.

From Reuters ● Dec. 2, 2022

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