[no bill text published] NT Tourism NT Becomes Tourism and Events NT With More Power Over Hospitality, and Fines or Jail for Leaking Secrets

Tourism NT Amendment (Integration of NTMEC) Bill 2025

Introduced by: Marie-Clare Boothby (CLP)

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

A person commits an offence if they recklessly disclose confidential information obtained while performing functions under the Act.
People who disclose such information face up to 2 years in prison or 200 penalty units.
A person is not criminally responsible if the individual the information relates to consented to the disclosure.
Tourism NT becomes Tourism and Events NT.
Tourism and Events NT can now identify, attract, and coordinate events and exhibitions for the Territory.
Tourism and Events NT must pay ticket money into a Reserve Fund; this money can only be used for event costs, refunds, or related functions.
The Minister must establish a Tourism and Events Advisory Board to provide strategic recommendations.
Tourism and Events NT can borrow money or enter partnerships; some of these powers require the Treasurer's approval.
Tourism NT is renamed to Tourism and Events NT. It takes over all the property, rights, and debts of the old agency.
Tourism and Events NT now has a broader role. It can manage hospitality, events, and exhibitions to benefit the Territory.
Tourism and Events NT can now sign contracts, hire equipment, and sell event tickets. To borrow money, give guarantees, or start partnerships, it must first get the Treasurer's approval.
Tourism and Events NT must put all money from ticket sales into a Reserve Fund. This money can only be used for event costs, refunds, or other official agency duties.
The Minister can set up a Tourism and Events Advisory Board to give strategic advice. The Board's Chairperson must hold at least four meetings every financial year.
People who get confidential information while working under this Act can be fined or jailed for up to 2 years if they intentionally and recklessly leak that information.