Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered ActsThe following are the principles (the basic principles ) with which the philosophy and objects of the governing body of a non-Government school and the school's education programs (including the manner in which they are provided) must be consistent:
(a) governments should be democratically elected;
(b) the rule of law should prevail and all persons should be equal before the law;
(c) there should be freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of association;
(d) there should be tolerance of diverse religious, political, social and cultural beliefs and practices, to the extent to which they are consistent with contemporary values.