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).