About Us

Consumer Affairs is a part of the Department of Justice, and aims to promote and regulate responsible business conduct through administration of a regulatory system that protects consumer interests.

Consumer Affairs administers the following Northern Territory Acts:

  • Accommodation Providers Act
  • Business Tenancies (Fair Dealings) Act
  • Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act
  • Consumer Credit Act
  • Partnerships Act
  • Price Exploitation Prevention Act
  • Registration of Interests in Motor Vehicle & Other Goods Act
  • Residential Tenancies Act
  • Retirement Villages Act
  • Sale of Goods Act
  • Trade Measurement Act
  • Trade Measurement Administration Act
  • Uncollected Goods Act
  • Warehousemen’s Liens Act

Northern Territory Legislation