States may surrender territory.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Provision: 111
Source language: English
Recorded status: in force

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The Parliament of a State may surrender any part of the State to the Commonwealth; and upon such surrender, and the acceptance thereof by the Commonwealth, such part of the State shall become subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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