In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
Q: The Northern Territory became self-governing on 1 July 1978 .
A: 
The Northern Territory received self-government on 1 July 1978 , in accordance with the provisions of the " Northern Territory ( Self-Government ) Act 1978 ( Cth ) " .