Legal Policy

Legal Policy advises the department, other Ministers and government agencies on legal policy and legislative reform.

Its role is to

• implement the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General's legislative program;
• identify the need for, and formulate changes to the law and legal system for submission to the Department and Cabinet;
• ensure quality legal policy advice is provided to the department, other Ministers, including the Chief Minister and government generally.

Legal Policy also provides:

• briefings and continuing professional development sessions about particular legislation and legislative projects
• background papers to legislative changes, summaries of and fact sheets about changes, including frequently asked questions
• opportunities for input, discussion and consultation into issues and projects where appropriate
• support to a range of government and community agencies through committees, advisory councils and working groups;
• executive and administrative support for Crime Victims Advisory Council (CVAC), the NT Law Reform Committee and the Official Visitors Program
• liaison with the NT Law Society.

Useful External Links

Department of the Chief Minister's Website
Northern Territory Legislation