NT Bills

NT CEO of Health Now Runs Private Hospitals; Hospitals Must List All Services; CEO Can Order Hospitals to Fix Safety Risks

Private Hospitals Amendment Bill 2026

government oversight healthcare private hospitals professional licensing public health

22 Oct 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

NT Environmental Monitoring Schemes and Higher Licence Fees for Gas Plants

Environment Legislation Amendment (Safe Air) Bill 2026

environment environmental monitoring gas plants hydrocarbons licence fees pollution control waste management

22 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Facility Operators Must Give Info to Regulator and Cannot Block Access or Treat Competitors Unfairly

Marine Facilities (Access and Pricing) Bill 2026

consumer protection corporate governance criminal penalties data privacy fair competition information disclosure information sharing infrastructure privacy utilities

22 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Mining and Water Operators Must Give More Info; Binding Promises to Fix Damage Can Stop Prosecution; Water Plans Must Save Water for Aboriginal Use

Environment and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

court procedures criminal penalties environmental protection Indigenous affairs land use mining water management

21 Oct 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

NT New Compliance Obligations and Penalties for Incorporated Associations

Associations Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

corporate governance dispute resolution financial auditing incorporated associations member registers non-profit organizations

21 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Electricity Rules Frozen at July 2025 Levels; Energy Market Commission Cannot Change Rules for Northern Territory

National Electricity (Northern Territory - National Uniform Legislation) Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

electricity network energy infrastructure energy regulation

20 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Investigation Powers for the Director of Building Work

Lands and Planning Legislation Amendment (Red Tape Reduction) Bill 2026

building inspections building permits building practitioners building standards fire safety housing

20 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Licence Suspension Powers for Alcohol-Related Violence

Liquor Amendment Bill 2026

alcohol regulation alcohol violence community safety liquor licensing public safety restricted areas

15 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Protection from Device Seizure for Using Digital Driver Licences

Motor Vehicles Legislation Amendment (Digital Licences) Bill 2026

digital identity driver licences electronic documents police powers transport vehicle registration

15 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

NT Online Gambling Companies Must Prevent Customer Harm or Face Fines; Bans on Sign-up Bonuses and Ads for Children; Higher Fines and Longer Time Limits for Gambling Complaints

Racing and Wagering Amendment (Harm Prevention) Bill 2026

child protection conflict of interest consumer protection criminal penalties gambling government accountability public safety

14 Oct 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

NT OC Spray Now a Controlled Weapon; Fines or Jail for Dealers Who Recklessly Break the Law

Weapons Control Legislation Amendment (Legalising Controlled OC Spray) Bill 2026

criminal penalties firearms law enforcement police powers public safety self defence weapon possession

14 Oct 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.