Services provided by The Department of Justice include - Anti-Discrimination Commission, Community Justice Centre, Consumer Affairs, Correctional Services / Prisons, Courts Administration, Legal Services including Law Making & Law Reform, Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy, Office of Crime Prevention, Public Trustee, Public Prosecutions, Registrar-General - including Births, Deaths and Marriages, the Land Titles Office and WorkSafe.
The Department of Business' primary responsibilities are to deliver business and industry development services, and defence support. The department works with business to develop and broaden the Northern Territory economic base. This includes the provision of strategic programs and activities to support business and industry development.
The Licensing Commission is an independent statutory authority with extensive powers to regulate and enforce the Territory's racing, gaming and licensing legislation. The Commission operates as an independent tribunal with responsibility for licensing and related matters covering liquor control, kava management, private security, escort agencies and gaming machines.
ABN Lookup provides access to the publicly available information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).
The Parks & Wildlife Commission NT (the Commission) has the power to regulate or prohibit the carrying on of any trade or commerce in a park, reserve or other land committed under a law of the Northern Territory under the care, control and management of the Commission in conjunction with the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act and By-laws.
Business Affairs regulates incorporated associations through the Associations Act. Incorporated associations are a simple and inexpensive means of establishing a legal entity. This is an alternative to forming, for example a company limited by guarantee or a co-operative, and is particularly suitable for small, community based groups. The incorporation of an association provides a limited liability for its members. Business Affairs maintains publicly available information on Associations including the public register of Associations, financial statements, constitutions, and the name and address of the Public Officer.
Use business calculators to quickly and easily evaluate different aspects of your business.
The Department of Business offers a free and confidential business information service to intending, new and existing businesses.
If you are thinking about developing your business, the Department of Business offers a free and confidential business information service to new and existing businesses.
The Department of Business has produced a range of Fast Facts, designed to provide general information on common business issues.
The Business Information Packages provide current and comprehensive information across all levels of government relating to a specific business activity.
Business Liaison provides linkages between Northern Territory business communities and the Northern Territory and Australian Government agencies to assist them in their dealings with any business issues and concerns.
One of the most important things before starting a business is to develop and prepare your Business Plan.
Information can be provided on many areas of business, including business & skilled migration, business development, business regulation, skills development, working with government and much more.
A collection of free sample business, marketing and financial plans online.
Business Upskills is a program of practical, hands-on and informative workshops facilitated by industry experts to help business owners develop and strengthen their businesses.
The Chamber of Commerce NT is the Territory's largest and most representative business organisation representing over 1400 businesses. As an employer association with a membership base that spans the entire Territory, we provide a unique and innovative service unparalleled by any other organisation in the Territory.
The Construction Division is a Government Business Division of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and the leading Northern Territory Government provider of infrastructure planning, construction and maintenance. It also plays a lead role in disaster management.
Consumer Affairs is a part of the Department of Justice, and aims to promote and regulate responsible business conduct through administration of a regulatory system that protects consumer interests.
Territory businesses have access to enterprise improvement grants and assistance, subject to qualifying criteria.
This section contains information on licensing and tenders for small businesses, contractors and Non-Government Organisations. The information provided is to assist compliance with NT Government laws and policies.
The Getting Started in Business (GSIB) program is an ongoing commitment to provide information and relevant contacts to those intending to start (or have just started) a new business in the Northern Territory.
Indigenous Economic Development (IED) Taskforce members come from across Australia and have a range of backgrounds and expertise in government, Indigenous organisations and private enterprise.
The Department of Business works with other government agencies to facilitate major economic and resource development projects to grow the Northern Territory's economy.
The primary focus of the Industry Development and Investment Services Unit is to grow the economic base of the Northern Territory by working with targeted industry sectors to identify new and additional opportunities.
The Industry Sector Snapshots are a factual overview of 15 key industry sectors. The Snapshots provide some insights into the outlook and opportunities for each sector.
The Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure provides top level project planning, budgeting and project briefs for Whole of Government infrastructure, ensuring best practice building energy efficiencies, and with its construction arm ensures that all projects are designed and built to government and industry standards in the Northern Territory.
Infrastructure Strategy and Sustainability provides strategic and policy advice on infrastructure planning, building sustainability, energy management and capital works project definition.
The Larrakia Development Corporation represents, all Larrakia, the traditional owners of Darwin. The Larrakia Development Corporation's primary role is to assist All Larrakia in developing businesses and gaining meaningful employment.
The Procurement Policy Unit is a branch within the Department of Business which administers the policies relating to Government procurement practices. The Unit provides information for both the Public and Private Sector on the tender and contract award process and procurement in general.
RGL is responsible for the development and management of the Territory's regulatory regime for gaming, wagering, liquor, kava, private security, escort agencies and tobacco licensees. Our objective is to minimise harm to the community through the appropriate and effective regulation of these activities.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure, maintains a series of master specifications which are used in the preparation of contract documents for the construction and maintenance of Government infrastructure throughout the Northern Territory.
Territory Business Centres are the initial contact and referral point for starting a business, business & industry licence information, business planning assistance and links to departmental assistance programs.
Released monthly, the Territory Economic Review provides a wrap-up of the latest economic and demographic indicators.
The Northern Territory offers many opportunities for families, business people and individuals. Find everything from living, touring, studying, getting a job to investing in business in the territory. It is home to people representing more than 100 nationalities as well as the quarter of the population who identify themselves as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
NT WorkSafe promotes safer workplaces and support for injured workers. NT WorkSafe works with employers and employees to ensure injured workers have access to medical, pharmaceutical, rehabilitation costs and income support. Under NT WorkSafe, all employers must hold a workers compensation insurance policy to cover all employees.
ecoBiz NT is a program that helps Territory businesses adopt resource-efficient practices that are good for their financial bottom line as well as for the environment.