News and Features
Tobacco Retail Licence Holders
As part of the new Tobacco Control Act (‘the Act’) and Regulations that came into effect on 2 January 2011, all tobacco licences are now valid for a period of 12 months. The Act allows for licences that existed prior to the implementation of the annual term to continue in force until and including 31 December 2011. Tobacco retail licences that were not renewed in 2011 are now expired. To continue selling tobacco products a renewal form must be lodged immediately. Renewal Tobacco Retail Licence
Renewal of a tobacco retail licence must be accompanied by a Criminal History Name Check and the prescribed fee of $204 (fee is subject to change on 1 July each year).
25 January 2012
Proposed changes to Workers Compensation
Territory workers, businesses and other stakeholders are invited to make comment on proposed changes to workers compensation arrangements in the Northern Territory.
The public comment period is open until Friday 20 January 2012.
Find out more on the proposed changes and have your say
9 December 2011
International Human Rights Day
International Human Rights Day on Friday 09 December 2011. The theme for this year is: "Do Asylum Seekers Have Human Rights?"
Listen to a panel of speakers: Senator Trish Crossin, John B. Lawrence SC and Bishop Eugene Hurley....more
9 November 2011
Comments sought on Caravan Parks Bill
The draft Caravan Parks Bill is now available for consideration and comment. The draft Bill sets the legal framework that governs the rights and obligations of residents and caravan park operators.
The Bill builds on a public consultation paper issued in 2008 on this issue and on various submissions made before and after the enactment of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010. The caravan parks provisions of that Act have not yet commenced operation.
It is intended that the Bill will be introduced in the November 2011 Legislative Assembly sittings and debated in the February 2012 sittings.
The closing date for submissions and comments is Monday 21 November 2011. Submissions can be made via:
Email: policy.doj@nt.gov.au
Post Legal PolicyDepartment of Justice
GPO Box 1722
DARWIN NT 0820
There is no set format for a submission. Supporting documents or other information may be included. You may comment, argue, provide an opinion, produce documented evidence or statistics, or make recommendations.
Although it is requested that all submissions identify the contributor and that written submissions be signed, anonymous submissions will be considered.
It is not intended that submissions be published.
For further information, call Robert Bradshaw on (08) 8935 7657.
Summary of key points link
Caravan Parks Bill here
Review of Youth Justice System Released
The Review of the Northern Territory Youth Justice System was released 24th October 2011 by NT Attorney General Delia Lawrie, and review chair Jodeen Carney.
Ms Lawrie said the review represented a watershed moment for juvenile justice in the Territory.
“Tackling crime and preventing re-offending by our young people is vital to the future of Territory communities and supports this Government’s commitment to achieve the Territory 2030 target to ensure citizens feel safe from the risk of assault and property crime,” Ms Lawrie said.
For further information visit A Safe Territory internet site http://www.safeterritory.nt.gov.au/index.html .
Debt Collection Harmonisation Regulation options paper
Territorians are invited to comment on options to harmonise debt collection across Australia.
The regulatory for debt collection and the options are outlined in the Debt Collection Harmonisation options paper. Click here
This is in light of the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs' objectives to develop:
- an understanding of the new model for credit regulation and what it means for debt collection regulation by December 2011
- consistent regulation for debt collection, taking into account new models for credit and the National Occupational Licensing System by December 2012.
These objectives include reducing consumer detriment and resolving jurisdictional inconsistencies within the existing legislative framework.
Consultation process
Consultation on this options paper closes at 5:00 pm, Friday, 9 December 2011.
Submissions can be sent to:
Debt Collection Consultation
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Policy and Legislation Branch
GPO Box 123
Melbourne VIC 3001
or by email to: debt.collection@justice.vic.gov.au.
All submissions will be considered and, if appropriate, included in measures to deal with consumer detriment and jurisdictional inconsistencies.
Please note that submissions, including confidential submissions, may be subject to freedom of information and other laws.
14 October 2011