News and Features
Criminal CodeThe Northern Territory Government has amended the Criminal Code, effective from 19 November 2008. The amendments create two new offences, namely endangering occupants of vehicles or vessels, and hit and run....more
18 Novemberr 2008
GPO Box 1722, Darwin NT 0801....more
27 October 2008
Safe Work Australia Week 19-25 October
Get involved because safety is everybody's business....more
8 October 2008
Northern Territory Quarterly Crime & Justice Statistics, Issue 24: June Quarter 2008
This report presents details of crimes recorded by the police for major urban centres; adult prisoners and juvenile detainees; court outcomes for aggravated property offences and outcomes for drug offences. ...more
1 October 2008
DRAFT Bill Domestic and Family Violence Amendment Bill 2008
This Bill is an exposure draft of the Bill to amend the Domestic and Family Violence Act (the "Act") so as to introduce an obligation for all adults in the Northern Territory to report to the police certain incidents of domestic and family violence. The Bill also corrects a number of concerns with the Act that have been raised since its introduction ....more
Comments on the Draft Bill close midday, Thursday 2 October 2008.
18 September 2008
Applications are invited for Major Community Grants
Non-profit, Territory-based, incorporated community organisations are invited to apply for funding assistance to undertake approved community projects and activities. Submissions close 30 September 2008....more
22 August 2008
'BEHIND THE WIRE' Art Exhibition 2008
Behind the Wire' Annual Prisoner Art Exhibition 2008 is on from Thursday, 21 August to Sunday, 7 September 2008.... more
21 August 2008
Tennant Creek - Alcohol Supply and Consumption
From 1 August 2008, a number of alcohol initiatives are being introduced in Tennant Creek.....more
24 July 2008
Misuse of Drugs Act
The NT Government has passed legislation that increases the penalty for anyone supplying drugs, such as cannabis or amphetamines to Indigenous communities. The new penalty applies from 30 July 2008....more
10 June 2008
IN FACT Newsletter
The June edition of the Newsletter of the Office of the Information Commissioner is available ... here.
7 June 2008
ADC July- December Training Calendar
The Anti-Discrimination Commission July-December Training Calendar is available... here.
27 June 2008
ADC Newsletter
The June edition of the Anti-Discrimination Commission newsletter is available here.
27 June 2008
Caravan Parks and Mobile Homes Legislation
An Issues Paper has been issued inviting comments from the public on proposed Caravan Parks and Mobile Homes Legislation. The proposals are aimed at increasing protections for residents and owners of caravan parks and clarifying each party's rights and responsibilities. ....more
Comments close on 31 August 2008.
27 June 2008
Photo ID System
The Photo ID System went live on the 23 June 2008 in the Katherine region and Alice Springs ....more
26 June 2008
Northern Territory Quarterly Crime & Justice Statistics, Issue 23: March Quarter 2008
This report presents details of crimes recorded by the police for major urban centres; adult prisoners and juvenile detainees; court outcomes for aggravated property offences and outcomes for drug offences ....more
25 June 2008