Boards and committees

Building Advisory Committee

The Building Advisory Committee is a statutory body.

It maintains industry input into the building control process in the Northern Territory.

To find out more, go to the Building Advisory Committee website.


Building Appeals Board

The Building Appeals Board makes decisions about:

  • modifications to the application of building regulations
  • appeal by the owner or agent against the decision of a building certifier
  • appeal by the Director against the decision of a building certifier
  • appeal against the Director when acting in the capacity of a building certifier.

To find out more, go to the Building Appeals Board website.


Building Compliance Taskforce

The Northern Territory Government has established the Building Compliance Taskforce.

Role

The Taskforce is reviewing buildings on government owned land in building control areas. It will also advise government on ways to comply if needed.

Building control areas

Building control areas are divided into two tiers:

  • tier 1: Darwin, Alice Springs and Lake Bennett Resort
  • tier 2: Katherine, Tennant Creek, Jabiru, Batchelor, Adelaide River, Borroloola, Pine Creek, Brewer Estate, Elliot, Katherine Gorge, Kings Canyon, Larrimah, Mataranka, Namarada, Timber Creek, Ti Tree and Yulara.

Membership

The Taskforce comprises executive Northern Territory Public Sector officers including:

  • DIPL General Manager Infrastructure, Investment and Contracts (Chair)
  • a representative from the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service
  • a representative from the Department of Attorney-General and Justice
  • a representative from the Department of Education
  • a representative from the Department of Health
  • a representative from the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities.

Commercial passenger vehicle (CPV) groups

The Northern Territory (NT) Government has established regional working groups to help facilitate ongoing improvements to the delivery of commercial passenger vehicle (CPV) services.

While the main focus of these groups is on the operational needs of transport users and operators, outcomes from these groups provide valuable input into the policy making process.

The working groups have been established under the NT law, with the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics providing ongoing secretariat support.

The forums include the:


Community Living Areas Tribunal

The Community Living Areas Tribunal is a statutory body.

Its functions include making recommendations about whether land should be acquired by the Northern Territory.

To find out more, go to the Community Living Areas Tribunal website.


Development Consent Authority (DCA)

The Development Consent Authority (DCA) is established under section 82 of the Planning Act 1999.

Each division of the DCA determines development applications within their area.

Outside of the division areas, the consent authority is the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

Where the Minister is the consent authority, a division of the DCA may be appointed to hold a public hearing on behalf of the minister. Read about the public hearing on the NT Government website.

Division areas

There are seven division areas associated with the larger population centres.

The following maps show the seven division areas of the authority:

View the members.

Meetings

View the meeting dates and agenda items.

You can also read the previous meeting minutes.

Annual report

Read the
DCA Annual Report 2020-21 PDF (7.6 MB)
DCA Annual Report 2021-22 PDF (4.3 MB)
DCA Annual Report 2022-23 PDF (7.3 MB)

Contact

Chair/Secretary
Development Consent Authority
GPO Box 1680, Darwin, NT 0801

Phone: 08 8999 6044
development.consentauthority@nt.gov.au


Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee

The following regional flood mitigation advisory committees were tasked to provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of flooding in the Darwin, Katherine, and Alice Springs region.

  • Darwin committee - the committee released its final report in August 2015 and is no longer active. Read about flood mitigation in Darwin.
  • Katherine committee - the committee released its final report in August 2015 and is no longer active. Read about flood mitigation in Katherine.
  • Alice Springs committee - the committee released its final report in June 2017 and is no longer active. Read about flood mitigation Alice Spings.

Infrastructure NT

Infrastructure NT was established in 2021 to deliver strategic infrastructure planning and development that plans for, coordinates and aligns infrastructure needs with industry and population growth.

Infrastructure NT forges strong relationships at the national level with Australian Government agencies and other jurisdictions to champion the Territory’s interests and works and with Infrastructure Australia to prioritise, plan and deliver nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Territory’s first infrastructure body represents the Territory in national discussions to ensure our public infrastructure requirements have Commonwealth and broader community support.

Infrastructure NT oversees business cases and concept plans for priority government infrastructure projects, supported by robust planning and stakeholder and community engagement.

Infrastructure NT developed the new Northern Territory Infrastructure Framework that has refocused the previous Infrastructure Strategy and Plan and now includes an Infrastructure Audit and Pipeline.

The new Framework links the investment portfolio to economic growth and subsequently population growth to inform infrastructure planning and investment with the Northern Territory Government’s clear goals of a sustainable and diverse $40 billion economy by 2030.

Significant Projects

Infrastructure NT is also responsible for the management and for delivery of significant enabling infrastructure projects and currently incorporates project execution teams for the following projects:

  • Heads of Agreements with the Australian Government for the enabling infrastructure program including the $2 billion Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct.
  • $440 million Regional Logistics Hubs will create an efficient supply chain throughout the NT supporting industry and employment retention, growth and efficiency, optimising infrastructure investment and growing the catchment area for freight flowing to and from Darwin Port
  • $400 million Tanami Road upgrade will address the priorities of the corridor for safety, flood immunity, geometry and connectivity
  • Darwin $515 million Ship Lift common user facility will enable the maintenance and servicing of Defence and Australian Border Force vessels, along with commercial and private vessels, including from the oil, gas and marine industries
  • $367 million road upgrades in Beetaloo. Roads that have been identified as requiring upgrades in the vicinity of the Beetaloo Sub-Basin include:
  • $165 million Mereenie Loop upgrade. This project will complete the upgrade and sealing of the Outer Mereenie Loop (Red Centre Way)
  • Mandorah $50 million new marine facilities will improve and maintain public transport services for residents of and visitors to Mandorah, Wagait Beach and Belyuen
  • Frances Bay Mooring Basin lock $20 million upgrade, will deliver new lock doors, modernise the mechanical and electrical systems and provide increased protection to help ensure the longer term sustainability, efficiency and safety of the facility
  • Gunyangara (Gove) Port Redevelopment will improve marine tourism infrastructure as a critical enabler for growth in the tourism industry for the East Arnhem region
  • Civic and State Square Redevelopment, including the construction of the State Square Art Gallery and development of Liberty Square providing a welcoming green heart of the city, befitting of northern Australia’s capital
  • Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage to ensure long term water security for the Darwin region

Commissioner

Louise McCormick

The Territory’s inaugural Infrastructure Commissioner, Louise McCormick, plays an integral role in ensuring the Territory plans and delivers the strategic public infrastructure to attract and maintain job-creating projects and industries.

Ms McCormick works closely with the Investment and Major Projects Commissioners to secure and deliver projects and investments.

Ms McCormick, formally appointed to the role in January 2022, is the Deputy Chair of Austroads and a Fellow of Engineers Australia chartered in Civil, Structural and Executive Engineering.

Ms McCormick is the former General Manager of Transport and Civil Services for the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics and for more than 16 years has led planning, delivery and management of some of the Territory’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects.

Ms McCormick was in 2022 named the recipient of the 2022 Roads Australia John Shaw Medal as an industry champion who has made a lasting contribution to Australia’s roads. Ms McCormick is the second woman and first Northern Territory-based recipient of this prestigious award for individual achievement.

Contact

Energy House, Level 3
18-20 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City
GPO Box 2520, Darwin, NT 0801
Telephone: 08 8936 5696
Email: Infrastructure.NT@nt.gov.au


Inter-agency Asbestos Management Working Group

The Inter-agency Asbestos Management Working Group (the working group) was established by the Northern Territory (NT) Government.

Its goal is to progress a collaborative whole-of-government approach to improving asbestos awareness and asbestos management of NT Government assets, both within and outside the built environment.

Role

Its role includes:

  • reviewing and advising on the effectiveness of the asbestos management policy and strategy
  • ensuring that asbestos management plans are regularly reviewed, updated and effectively implemented
  • providing information in relation to asbestos management decisions as they impact on their department including matters such as aligning business requirements and the resolution of cross-agency issues
  • providing advice and leadership to drive a whole of government approach to meet objectives identified against the priority focus areas
  • coordinating the NT's position in respect of the Australian Government's National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management 2014-2018.

Representation

The working group involves representation from:

  • Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics – Chair, Secretariat and administration support
  • Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
  • Department of Attorney-General and Justice
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
  • Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security
  • Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
  • Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
  • Department of Corporate and Digital Development
  • Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Power and Water Corporation.

Asbestos registers

For information about asbestos registers, read asbestos management for government assets.

Contact

For enquiries about other asbestos registers, email asbestosmanagement.dipl@nt.gov.au


Place Names Committee

The Place Names Committee for the Northern Territory is established under section 5 of the Place Names Act.

Its role is to make recommendations to the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics for the naming of a place (place name) within the Territory.

To find out more, go to the Place Names Committee website.


Northern Territory Planning Commission

The Northern Territory Planning Commission is an independent statutory authority.

It sets the strategic framework for integrated land use, transport and infrastructure planning, working to deliver more sustainable and cost-effective outcomes for the community that reflect environmental and heritage values.

The Commission consults with the community to develop strategic plans and policies for inclusion in the Planning Scheme and advises on significant development proposals.

To find out more, go to the Northern Territory Planning Commission website.


Ridesharing Steering Committee

A Ridesharing Steering Committee was formed to provide input into a regulatory model for ridesharing services in the Northern Territory (NT).

The committee submitted to Government for their consideration, a simple and effective model for incorporation into legislation to facilitate ridesharing in the NT.

It ensures:

  • a level playing field between the various commercial passenger vehicle sectors, equivalent to their access to market
  • National Sharing Economy Principles are incorporated into the model as much as practically possible.

Steering committee members liaised with other members of their industry sector to seek comment and input into the regulatory model.

Members

The Steering Committee comprised of the following members.

Position

Name

Title

Organisation

Sector

Chair

Andrew Kirkman

Chief Executive

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Government – Chairperson

Member

Ali Rkein

President

Taxi Council of the NT

Industry – Taxi

Member

Khalid Nadeem

Director, Taxi Network

Darwin Radio Taxis

Industry – Taxi

Member

Jaspreet Singh Grewal

Public Officer, Taxi Driver

Alice Taxis Association

Industry – Taxi

Member

Stephen Patullo

Taxi Operator

Alice Springs

Industry – Taxi

Member

Shane Nouwens

Taxi Driver

Darwin

Industry – Taxi

Member

John Coady

Taxi Operator

Darwin

Industry – Taxi

Member

Brad Kitschke

Director Public Policy (Oceania)

Uber

Industry – Ridesharing

Member

Bill Piantoni

Managing Director

Metro Mini Bus

Industry – Minibus

Member

Ron Fleming

Managing Director

Red Carpet Transport

Industry – Private Hire

Member

Edward Laurie

Legal and Industrial Officer

Transport Workers’ Union

Union

Member

Sue Shearer

Chair

Integrated disAbility Action (IdA)

Consumers – Integrated disAbility Action

Member

Graeme Bevis

Chief Executive Officer

COTA NT (Council of the Ageing)

Consumers – Seniors

Member

Breanna Duncan

Chair

2016 Chief Minister’s Round Table of Young Territorians

Consumers – Youth

Member

Allan McGill

Chief Executive Officer

Larrakia Nation

Consumers – Indigenous

Member

Des Crowe

Chief Executive Officer

Australian Hotels Association

Business – Retail

Member

Trevor Cox

General Manager

Tourism Top End

Business – Tourism

Member

Peter Donovan

Chief Executive Officer

Motor Trades Association, Northern Territory Business Council

Business – General

Member

Katrina Martin

Senior Director Economic & Commercial Policy

Department of Treasury and Finance

Government – Economics

Member

Hannah Clee

Senior Policy Lawyer

Department of Attorney General and Justice

Government – Legal


Valuation Board of Review Panel

The Valuation Board of Review considers objections to decisions of the Valuer General, usually for rating purposes.

To find out more, go to the Valuation Board of Review website.