News and Features
Protection for whistleblowers – legislation commences 31 July
The Office for the Commissioner of Public Disclosures has been created to investigate reports of improper conduct in NT public bodies, and the Office has launched a website which includes everything you need to know about making a report....more
1 July 2009
New proposals for consumer and business protection in the buying of land
Comment is sought by 30 July 2009 from the general public and professional bodies and their members on the draft legislation dealing with vendor disclosure, cooling off periods and related matters…..more
25 June 2009
Moving Beyond the Restrictions: The Evaluation of the Alice Springs
Alcohol Management Plan
Menzies School of Health Research has completed an independent evaluation of alcohol measures in Alice Springs. In addition to showing an 18% reduction in alcohol sales since the introduction of the alcohol management plan and supply restrictions, the report shows improvements in relation to alcohol related assault numbers and hospital admissions. The evalution was partly funded by the Commonwealth Government. ...more
11 June 2009
Responsible Service of Alcohol in the Northern Territory
If you work in the service of alcohol in the Northern Territory you are required to attain a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. To assist industry with the initial cost training the Northern Territory Government is providing, for a limited time, a training subsidy of $40 per person.
Make sure you enrol in a course quickly to gain a place. ...more
8 May 2009