Our board, also called 'the Authority', is the primary decision-making body and provides the National Capital Authority’s strategic direction. Read more about the board.
The National Capital Authority is made up of three (3) branches and nine (9) sections responsible for; Strategic Planning, Planning and Heritage, Design and Construction, Finance and Business Resources, Business Systems, Estate Management, Public Affairs, Visitor Experience, Governance and Legal Services. See information on our executive and the areas they look after.
The NCA offers three Volunteer Programs across the National Triangle that will give you the opportunity to meet new people through playing an active role in the education of locals and visitors. Read more about our volunteer program.
The Committee approves the location and character of national memorials in the ACT. Read more about the Canberra National Memorials Committee.
The National Capital has a rich and interesting planning history going back to the early 20th century, following the creation of the Federal Capital Territory (now the Australian Capital Territory). Read the history of the NCA.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.