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Notice to all NT Justices of the Peace and Commissioner for Oaths

In early March 2011 a letter was mailed to all Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Oaths in the NT, enclosing a Fact Sheet on the new Oaths, Affidavits and Declarations Act, and advising that the new legislation and an updated Handbook (for use from 1 March 2011) were available at the following website: www.nt.gov.au/justice/jop.shtml

· Please note: the updated JP Handbook and “Notes for the Guidance of Commissioners for Oaths” are yet to be uploaded.

Any queries should be forwarded to the Statutory Appointments Officer: Statutoryappointmentsoffice@nt.gov.au or telephone: (08) 8999 1809.

'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH' CAMPAIGN

PUBLIC FORUMS REGARDING THE PROPOSED NORTHERN TERRITORY ALCOHOL REFORMS

The Territory Government will hold public forums in all major centres throughout the Territory to listen to community views relating to the Government’s proposed alcohol reforms, which include:

  • Banning problem drinkers from purchasing takeaway alcohol
  • Introducing mandatory rehabilitation treatment for problem drinkers
  • Rolling out a new Territory wide Banned Drinker Register/ ID system in all take away liquor outlets
  • Replacing the existing Alcohol Court with Substance Misuse and Referral for Treatment (SMART) Court
  • Expanding and enhancing rehabilitation and treatment options for problem drinkers.

Have your say at one of the alcohol reform public forums:
Darwin
Monday 1 November 2010, 6:00pm
Darwin Convention Centre

Palmerston
Tuesday 2 November 2010, 6:00pm
Gray Community Hall

Nhulunbuy
Monday 8 November 2010, 6:00pm
Nhulunbuy Town Hall

Alice Springs
Wednesday 10 November 2010, 6:00pm
Andy McNeill Room – Alice Springs Town Council

Tennant Creek
Monday 15 November 2010, 6:00pm
Tennant Creek Town Hall

Katherine
Friday 19 November 2010, 6:00pm
Town Council Meeting Chambers

For further information on the Territory’s proposed alcohol reforms or to have you say, contact Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy on Free call 1800 131 634 or visit www.safeterritory.nt.gov.au

 

NOTICE TO ALL SECURITY OFFICER AND CROWD CONTROLLER LICENSEES

Effective 1 July 2009 there are new approved competency standards and training in respect of the categories of licence of Crowd Controller and/or Security Officer.

The 16 units (click here to view) are offered as part of CPP07 – Property Services Training Package.  A Statement of Attainment issued under the former training package PRS03 will still be accepted, provided that it complies with the previous NT competency requirements.

All current licence holders that have not yet completed the training under the PRS03 or CPP07 Training Packages will be required to upgrade their qualifications to be eligible for licence renewal.

Please note that a Statement of Attainment of any higher level of qualification (i.e. Certificate III in Security Operations), which does not include the prescribed units of competency, will not be accepted.  Therefore, current licence holders who have completed a Certificate III in Security Operations without meeting the prescribed units of competency must comply.

(31 August 2009)

DRINKING IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

Drinking is prohibited in most public places in townships across the Northern Territory. There are public drinking restrictions in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Mataranka, Nhulunbuy and parts of Darwin.

Do you want to hold a private or community event in a public place?

If you are planning to have alcohol at special event you will need to contact us about applying for a Special Events Permit.

(19 February 2009)

PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS

Letter to Principals

Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy (LRAS) have had recent indications that a few retail outlets with liquor and tobacco licences may be supplying alcohol and cigarettes to minors.  LRAS will work with you to help address this issue and to take action in relation to these licensees.

(5 May 2007)