Industrial Relations

This site provides information on human resource management and workforce development policies within the Northern Territory Public Sector.

NT Build is a Government appointed board established under the Construction Industry Long Service Leave and Benefits Act which provides for long service leave and long service benefits for construction workers.

The Northern Territory Workplace Advocate is an information, consultation and advisory service to assist Territory workers, employers and their representatives in relation to work-related matters including dealing with employment issues, dispute settlement, unfair dismissal and the setting of wages and conditions, and to promote fair and productive workplace practices in the Territory.

The Australian Industrial Relations Commission is a national tribunal dealing with employment issues including dispute settlement, unfair dismissal and the setting of wages and conditions.

Building Advisory Services Branch administers the Building Act 1993 and associated Building Regulations to ensure that structures within proclaimed building areas of the Northern Territory achieve minimum structural, fire, safety, health and amenity standards as defined in the following: Building Code of Australia 2004; National Plumbing Code (AS3500); and Code of practice for small on-site sewage and sullage treatment systems and the disposal or reuse of sewage effluent.

Building Advisory Services Branch administers the Building Act 1993 and associated Building Regulations to ensure that structures within proclaimed building areas of the Northern Territory achieve minimum structural, fire, safety, health and amenity standards as defined in the following: Building Code of Australia 2004; National Plumbing Code (AS3500); and Code of practice for small on-site sewage and sullage treatment systems and the disposal or reuse of sewage effluent.

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.