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

Immediate phone; written within 48 hours

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'). Immediate phone; written within 48 hours.
Who regulates WHS in Northern Territory?
NT WorkSafe — covers most workplaces (mines + comparable industries separately regulated in some states).
View NT WorkSafeOfficial guidance ↗WHS incident timer tool →Northern Territory payroll tax →