| 2005 |
| Quarterly Crime & Justice Statistics, Issue 11: March Quarter 2005 |
28th July |
This publication is the eleventh in a series of quarterly reports and presents important crime and justice statistics relating to the Northern Territory. This publication covers the period March Quarter 2003 to the March Quarter 2005, presenting statistics that address four main areas:
- offences recorded by the police;
- prisoners and detainees in correctional facilities;
outcomes for drug offences; and
- court outcomes for aggravated property offences.
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| Commissioning of Artwork |
22nd April |
| The Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages invites NT artists, illustrators and graphic designers to submit an expression of interest to design artwork. More... |
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| www.safercommunities.nt.gov.au |
4th April |
| Your online guide for information and tips on how to get involved in crime prevention and community safety. |
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| Proposed whistleblower legislation |
8th February |
| The Northern Territory Government is committed to the implementation of appropriate
whistleblower protection legislation. If you think that reporting serious wrong doing in
the public sector is the right thing to do, you have an opportunity to comment on the
draft Public Interest Disclosure Bill, until 18 March 2005.
more... |
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| 2004 |
| Finance and mortgage brokers |
22nd December |
| Have your say on entry requirements into the industry, consumer protection and redress
issues and much more. Access the National Finance Broking Regulation discussion paper until
15 February 2005 at www.consumer.gov.au and click on publications. |
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| Anti-Discrimination Commission Newsletter |
14th December |
| The 5th edition of the Anti-Discrimination Newsletter is now available.
More... |
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| Quarterly Crime & Justice Statistics, Issue 9: September Quarter 2004 |
13th December |
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...
OCP Statistics Page |
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| National Indigenous Consumer Strategy |
23rd November |
The Department of Justice invites feedback on the National Indigenous Consumer Strategy
doument 'Taking Action, Gaining Trust' which sets out a framework for a
National Indigenous Consumer Strategy that includes objectives, priorities and actions for
the 5 year Strategy (2005-2010). More...
Closing date for feedback 11 March 2005. |
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| Review of Proportionate Liability Law |
16th November |
| The department of Justice invites comment on the proposed reform of proportionate liability law.
Comment should be submitted to the department by 27 November 2004. Access the draft bill and
explanatory notes here... |
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| Review of Aspects of the Criminal Code of the Northern Territory |
26th October |
The Attorney-General has released a Report that considered the provisions of the
Criminal Code in relation to the offences of manslaughter and dangerous acts or omissions.
The Attorney-General has announced that as an outcome, section 31 of the Criminal Code will now
be reviewed to ensure that the standards for criminal responsibility for acts which cause the
death of another person are equivalent to other Australian jurisdictions.
more... |
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| Annual Report |
15th October |
| View the 2003-04 Annual Report here... |
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| Building a Safer Community |
13th October |
The Northern Territory Government has released its five year framework to build a
safer community.
The Building Safer Communities - A Framework for Crime Prevention and Community
Safety - 2004-2009 document outlines the government's commitment to continue working with
Territorians to make the NT a safer and more secure place to live and work.
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| Construction Contract Bill |
13th September |
| As part of its general package of reforms in the building and construction industry, the Northern
Territory government is committed to ensuring good payment practices by introducing legislation
that will encourage payment flow in the construction chain, prohibit unfair practices and provide
a system of rapid adjudication where payments are in dispute. A Bill for a Construction Contracts
Act has been prepared for possible introduction in Parliament later this year.
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| Anti-Discrimination Commission Newsletter |
24th August |
| The 4th edition of the Anti-Discrimination Newsletter is now available.
More... |
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| NTG and CDU Partnership Agreement Website |
24th August |
| The Northern Territory Government and Charles Darwin University signed a landmark Partnership
Agreement in June 2003, with the aim of combining expertise and resources to foster Northern
Territory development. For further information click on the direct website address for the
Partnership Agreement www.cdu.edu.au/government/. |
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| Annual Prisoner Art Exhibition - ‘Art from the Inside 2004’ |
5th August |
| The 2004 Annual Prisoner Art Exhibition will showcase a unique collection of
paintings, sculptures and ceramic works produced by the prisoners of the Darwin Correctional
Centre. More... |
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| Evaluation of the Pre-Court Juvenile Diversion Scheme and Aboriginal Interpreter Service |
6th July |
| Final report of the review is now available.
More... |
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| Whistleblowers Protection Legislation |
30 June |
| An information session will be presented by Mr Stephen Nowicki
from the Office of the Victorian Ombudsman on 7 July.
More... |
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| Whistleblowers Protection Legislation Discussion Paper |
11th June |
| The Northern Territory Government is committed to the implementation of appropriate
whistleblowers protection legislation. A discussion paper seeking your views on what form of
legislation would be best for the Northern Territory is now available. Comments can be made
until 30 August 2004 More... |
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| NT Correctional Services are currently recruiting for Prison Officers in Darwin |
14th May |
| A 12 month training course will commence in mid 2004. |
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| 7th National Mediation Conference - Darwin 2004 |
7 May |
| On 30 June 2004, the Attorney General will officially open
the 7th National Mediation Conference in Darwin. The theme of the Conference
is "true talking, forward walking". True talking:
respectful, inclusive and critical practice in mediation for creative choices
in management, planning and dispute resolution. Forward walking:
determined, collaborative and practical implementation of decisions in the
professional and corporate domain. More... |
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| "A Path to Good Corrections" |
14th April |
| A review of the Northern Territory's adult custodial services. Report by CAYA Management
Consulting International Inc. More... |
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| Discussion Paper seeking input to the review of the Juvenile Justice Act |
24 March |
| The purpose of this Discussion Paper is to seek input from the public to the Review of
the Juvenile Justice Act. This Discussion Paper is intended to assist individuals and
organisations prepare submissions to the review. More... |
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| New FOI and Privacy website |
17 February |
| The launch of the Information Commissioner's Freedom of Information and
Privacy website establishes a new reference point for Territorians concerned
about government accountability and privacy protection. Click here to visit... |
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| Comment called for on unfair Contracts |
27 January |
Australians who have been burnt by the fine print will now have a chance
to have their say about unfair contract terms.A Discussion Paper has been
released by a Standing Committee of Officials of Consumer Affairs (SCOCA)
national working party and is available for public comment. Read more:
Discussion Paper (Download PDF 9.56MB)
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| Associations Act |
Prior January |
The new Associations Act was passed through Parliament in October 2003
and will come into effect in 2004. An extensive training and education
program will be availabe to all associations throughout the Territory.
Dates, times and venues will be widely advertised in Territory newspapers
and posted on this website. The forms will be changed in line with the
new Act over the course of the next 6 months.
Associations Act |
Forms... |
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| NTPS Payroll Deduction Options Make Paying Fines Easier |
Prior January |
| The Department of Justice's Fines Recovery Unit has just finalised arrangements
with DCIS that will give all Northern Territory Government employees the
option of paying their fines through payroll deductions.
More... |
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| Click here for News prior to January 2004 |
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