NT Certificate of Compliance Exemptions for Replacing Electrical Fittings

Electrical Safety Amendment Bill 2026

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Introduced by: The Hon Marie-Clare Boothby MLA (CLP)

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Electrical workers do not need a certificate of compliance when replacing a fitting or appliance with a similar one.
The new fitting must be in the same location as the old one.
The replacement must not draw a higher electrical load.
The replacement must not have a materially different function; this includes needing a new conductor or circuit protector.
Cutting or stripping an existing wire to connect the new fitting does not count as a material difference in function.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Marie-Clare Boothby CLP

“Madam Speaker, I move that the Bill be referred to the Legislative Scrutiny Committee for report by 4 March 2026. Motion agreed to. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT The Year Ahead ­ 2026”

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Lia Finocchiaro CLP

“Madam Speaker, I am proud to stand alongside my government parliamentary colleagues, united as a disciplined and diverse team, ready for another year of hard work delivering on our plan to reduce crime, rebuild the economy and restore our unique Territory lifestyle. On Monday, in front of hundreds of Territorians, I outlined our government’s year ahead.”

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Selena Uibo ALP

“Madam Speaker, the Northern Territory is an incredible place full of incredible people. It is a place full of potential, opportunity, trailblazers, groundbreakers and people who are prepared to have a go, give back to their community, look out for each other and strive for better, together.”

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Gerard Maley CLP

“Madam Speaker, I will talk about a few issues raised by the Opposition Leader. In her closing remarks she talked about the Australian Labor Party’s vision. She had 30 minutes but did not outline one part of that vision. That shows that Labor does not have a vision whatsoever.”

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Joshua Burgoyne CLP

“Madam Speaker, I just about fell off my chair before. I support the Bill to amend the Electrical Safety Act 2022. There must be a few foggy memories on the opposite side of the House. Even I had to google who the Attorney-General was on 29 March 2022, when Labor passed the original Bill and caused a whole heap of trouble.”

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Andrew Mackay CLP

“Madam Speaker, I love all the legislation this government brings. Sometimes a piece of legislation speaks to my heart, and this is one of those Bills. It is about ensuring the needs of Territorians are met and listening to the community. We have responded where the previous government failed to listen.”

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Brian O’Gallagher CLP

“Madam Speaker, I will try to be concise, taking a leaf out of your own book. It is a pleasure to support the Electrical Safety Amendment Bill 2026, Serial 50. Our government supports local business. I repeatedly say that our small to medium enterprises are the heart and soul of our economy.”

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