Northern Territory compliance
Northern Territory work health and safety
Primary Act, notifiable incident procedure, industrial manslaughter exposure + regulator engagement in Northern Territory.
Primary Act
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT)
Model law alignment
Aligned with national model WHS Act
Industrial manslaughter
Industrial manslaughter offence in force from 1 February 2020 (max life imprisonment, ~$13M)
Notification phone
1800 019 115
Immediately (phone or in writing); a written notice only if the regulator asks — then within 48 hours of the request (WHS Act s 38(4))
FAQ
- Does Northern Territory use the model WHS Act?
- Yes — Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT) is a substantially harmonised adoption of the model Work Health and Safety Act.
- Is there an industrial manslaughter offence?
- Industrial manslaughter offence in force from 1 February 2020 (max life imprisonment, ~$13M)
- How do I notify a notifiable incident?
- Phone 1800 019 115 immediately ('forthwith'). Immediately (phone or in writing); a written notice only if the regulator asks — then within 48 hours of the request (WHS Act s 38(4)).
- Who regulates WHS in Northern Territory?
- NT WorkSafe — covers most workplaces (mines + comparable industries separately regulated in some states).