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The Gove Peninsula Liquor Permit System places daily limits on the amount of alcohol that can be purchased in Nhulunbuy. The permit system supports safer and stronger East Arnhem communities and prevents secondary supply. BackgroundThe liquor permit system on the Gove Peninsula was introduced in 2008 at the request of community leaders through the Gove Peninsula Harmony Group. The Harmony Group consists of Traditional Owner corporations, community services organisations, NT and Commonwealth Government agencies, NT Police and community leaders from the Gove Peninsula. The Harmony Group membership is not static, and the group welcome diverse perspectives from across the Gove Peninsula communities.From 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2025, there were trial changes to the Gove Peninsula Takeaway Liquor Permit System, which simplified the previous six-tier liquor permit system to a four-tier system and removed the top &lsquo;unrestricted tier.&rsquo; The trial established daily limits on the amount of alcohol that can be purchased. In consideration of the trial data and community feedback, the Harmony Group recommended the trial&rsquo;s ongoing implementation and the NT Government agreed to retain trial settings. The Harmony Group will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the liquor permit system and consider community views through this Have Your Say survey.

Gove Peninsula Liquor Permit System

The Weed Management Plan Gamba Grass 2020 &ndash; 2030 (2024 revision) requires annual reporting to assess if implementation of the gamba plan is achieving its specified goals, objectives and actions. The gamba plan was developed in 2020 and has been revised in 2024. This annual survey has been prepared to enable collaboration with the community and key stakeholders to find out different perspectives on how well implementation of the gamba plan is tracking. In order to do this, survey questions are included that seek input directly against each of the five goals of the gamba plan: Goal 1. Eradicate gamba grass from the Class A zone Goal 2. Contain and control gamba grass by actively managing infestations across the Class B zone and preventing spread into new areasGoal 3. Protect priority environmental and cultural assets from the impacts of gamba grassGoal 4. Increase community capacity and willingness to participate in gamba grass managementGoal 5. Implement transparent and accountable compliance, monitoring and reporting processes Survey questions also aim to inform reviews required by the gamba plan by July 2026:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:8px;"><li>For Objective 1d &ndash; A review of the pre-existing permits that allow gamba to be retained for cattle grazing in the Class A eradication zone are reassessed to ensure they are appropriate. Noting:<ol style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>There are currently two permits that allow gamba to be retained for grazing in this zone. </li><li>Permits are not required to use gamba grass for grazing in the Class B (management) zone.</li></ol></li><li>For Objective 1e &ndash; A review of the Class A / B zone boundary to improve the protection of areas in the Class B management zone that are free from gamba grass. Noting: <ol style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>The review is required to ensure the Class A zone captures areas that are free of gamba grass and where eradication is considered feasible. </li></ol></li></ul> More information on the gamba grass Class A zone progress towards eradication and gamba grass permits in this zone can be found in the<a href="https://environment.nt.gov.au/rangelands/publications2/weed-management-publications/gamba-grass-weed-management/annual-report-and-snapshot"> 2024 Gamba Grass Annual Report</a>. A map of the <a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/declaration-zones"></a><a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/declaration-zones">Class A (eradication) and B (management) zone boundary</a> <a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/declaration-zones"></a> is also available. De-identified feedback will be made available to the public through the annual report, unless you choose for your feedback not to be included. Before completing this survey, please note the links in the side panel for:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:undefined;"><li><a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/declaration-zones">Gamba grass Class A and B zone declaration boundaries</a></li><li><a href="https://environment.nt.gov.au/rangelands/publications2/weed-management-publications/gamba-grass-weed-management/annual-report-and-snapshot">2024 Gamba Grass Annual Report</a></li><li><a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/report-gamba">How to report a gamba concern online at nt.gov.au/gamba</a></li><li><a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/weeds/weeds-in-the-nt/A-Z-list-of-weeds-in-the-NT/gamba-grass/control">Gamba identification and control videos</a></li><li><a href="https://weeds.org.au/profiles/gamba-grass/">The National Best Practice Manual for Gamba Grass 2024</a> </li><li><a href="https://nesplandscapes.edu.au/projects/nesp/research-synthesis-of-gamba-grass/">Gamba research at the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) webpage</a> </li><li><a href="https://landcarent.org.au/groups/gamba-grass-roots/">Landcare NT to get involved with gamba grass control</a></li></ul>Please provide your feedback by 16 May 2025.

Gamba Grass Weed Management Plan Survey

Help shape the future of Damoe-Ra ParkDamoe-Ra Park is undergoing revitalisation to ensure it continues to honour and acknowledge the contributions of Territory women&mdash;past, present, and future&mdash;while also recognising the cultural and historical significance of the site to the Larrakia people.We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide the design and features of the park, ensuring it remains a meaningful, inclusive, and educational space that reflects the diverse histories and cultures of Territory women. As part of the revitalisation, we will also incorporate elements that pay tribute to Larrakia women as the Traditional Custodians of the land.Have your say by completing our 3-minute survey below and help shape the future of this important community space. Consultation closes 11 April 2025. Additionally, if you would like to make an artwork submission, please email <a href="mailto:dpsc.oged@nt.gov.au">dpsc.oged@nt.gov.au</a>. Together, we can create a space that truly reflects the stories and legacies of Territory women.

Damoe-Ra Park Community Consultation

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment is responsible for managing the assessment and approval of Environmental (Mining) Licence (licence) applications under the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/ENVIRONMENT-PROTECTION-ACT-2019">Environment Protection Act 2019</a> (the Act) and the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/ENVIRONMENT-PROTECTION-REGULATIONS-2020">Environment Protection Regulations 2020</a>.Under the Act, a licence is required to undertake a mining activity. The type of mining activity proposed will determine the type of licence required. Applications for a modified or tailored condition licence are required to be publicly exhibited as below<table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Activity type: Licence type: </td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">Standard</td><td style="width: 39.721%;">Modified</td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">Tailored</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Exploration</td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">N/A</td><td style="width: 39.721%;">15 business days</td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">25 business days </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Extractives</td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">N/A </td><td style="width: 39.721%;">15 business days </td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">25 business days </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Mining</td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">N/A </td><td style="width: 39.721%;">25 business days </td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">30 business days </td></tr></tbody></table> Applications under assessmentNew licence applications open for public comment are published here in the relevant survey below.Application decisionsApplication decisions are published on behalf of the Minister in line with regulation 282 of the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/ENVIRONMENT-PROTECTION-REGULATIONS-2020">Environment Protection Regulations 2020</a> on the <a href="https://nt.gov.au/industry/mining/decisions/authorised-mining-sites/mining-public-register">mining projects public register</a>.More informationIf you would like more information about Environmental (Mining) Licences or are having any problems accessing an application, please email the department at <a href="mailto:mineralinfo.DEPWS@nt.gov.au">mineralinfo.DEPWS@nt.gov.au</a>All advertised applications<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:516.55pt;background:white;border-collapse:collapse;" width="689"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 92.15pt;border-top: 1pt solid rgb(222, 226, 230);border-left: none;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);border-right: none;background: rgb(89, 89, 89);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="17.877906976744185%">Operator</td><td style="width: 142.85pt;border-top: 1pt solid rgb(222, 226, 230);border-left: none;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);border-right: none;background: rgb(89, 89, 89);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="27.61627906976744%">Project</td><td style="width: 76pt;border-top: 1pt solid rgb(222, 226, 230);border-left: none;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);border-right: none;background: rgb(89, 89, 89);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="14.680232558139535%">Activity</td><td style="width: 99.15pt;border-top: 1pt solid rgb(222, 226, 230);border-left: none;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);border-right: none;background: rgb(89, 89, 89);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="19.186046511627907%">Exhibition start date</td><td style="width: 106.4pt;border-top: 1pt solid rgb(222, 226, 230);border-left: none;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);border-right: none;background: rgb(89, 89, 89);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="20.63953488372093%">Exhibition end date</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 92.15pt;border-top: none;border-right: none;border-left: none;border-image: initial;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="17.877906976744185%">Bridge Creek Mining Pty Ltd</td><td style="width: 142.85pt;border-top: none;border-right: none;border-left: none;border-image: initial;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="27.61627906976744%">Bridge Creek Project (MXP)</td><td style="width: 76pt;border-top: none;border-right: none;border-left: none;border-image: initial;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="14.680232558139535%">Exploration</td><td style="width: 99.15pt;border-top: none;border-right: none;border-left: none;border-image: initial;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="19.186046511627907%">23/01/2025</td><td style="width: 106.4pt;border-top: none;border-right: none;border-left: none;border-image: initial;border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(216, 216, 216);padding: 0.75pt;vertical-align: top;" valign="top" width="20.63953488372093%">13/02/2025</td></tr></tbody></table>

Mining applications under assessment

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (the department) is responsible for managing the assessment and approval of onshore petroleum Environment Management Plans (EMPs).All drilling and hydraulic fracturing EMPs under assessment are made available for public comment for a period of 28 days, on behalf of the Minister in line with regulation 8A of the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/en/Legislation/PETROLEUM-ENVIRONMENT-REGULATIONS-2016">Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016</a>.The department is committed to ensuring that as many Territorians as possible are aware of, and have an opportunity to comment on, these EMPs.EMPs under assessmentNew EMPs open for public comment are published here in the relevant survey below.For a full list of EMPs under assessment please visit <a href="https://depws.nt.gov.au/onshore-gas/environment-management-plan/emps-under-assessment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">depws.nt.gov.au/emps-under-assessment</a>.EMP DecisionsA list of approved EMPs are published on behalf of the Minister in line with regulations 24 and 26 of the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/en/Legislation/PETROLEUM-ENVIRONMENT-REGULATIONS-2016">Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016</a>.To view approved EMPs please visit <a href="https://depws.nt.gov.au/onshore-gas/environment-management-plan/approved-emps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">depws.nt.gov.au/approved-emps</a>.Stay up to dateTo stay up to date and receive a notification when EMPs are open for consultation visit our website and <a href="https://depws.nt.gov.au/onshore-gas/environment-management-plan/emps-under-assessment/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe</a> to our notifications.More informationIf you would like more information about EMPs or are having any problems accessing EMPs, please email the department at <a href="mailto:Onshoregas.depws@nt.gov.au">Onshoregas.depws@nt.gov.au</a>

EMPs Under Assessment

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Let's talk health 

An Area Plan is a long term vision for land use. It gives certainty and confidence to residents, landowners, investors, service providers, and government agencies to help plan for the future.The NT Planning Commission began consultation on a land use plan for Humpty Doo in 2018 and has completed two rounds of community consultation so far.One of the things we heard strongly was feedback around the arterial and local road networks. The recent completion of a concept design for the future duplication of the Arnhem Highway by the NT Government now allows work on the Area Plan to resume.The NT Planning Commission has revised and updated the draft Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan, taking into account previous consultation and what we now know from the Arnhem Highway Duplication Planning Study.Thank you to everyone that has provided their thoughts, comments and feedback on the draft Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan throughout Stage 2B consultation activities. If you would still like to provide your comments and feedback, please contact the NT Planning Commission on 08 89247540 or email <a href="mailto:ntpc@nt.gov.au">ntpc@nt.gov.au</a>.

Draft Humpty Doo Rural Activity Centre Area Plan

The Northern Territory Government is committed to the long term sustainable management of its water resourcesThe <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/WATER-ACT-1992" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Northern Territory Water Act 1992</a> allows for effective water resource management through the development and implementation of Water Allocation Plans which cover specific regions within designated Water Control Districts. Water Allocation Plans are developed through technical and scientific assessments, and extensive community participation and consultation.Find out more about:<ul><li><a href="https://nt.gov.au/environment/water/water-resources-of-the-nt/water-control-districts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Declared water control districts</a></li><li><a href="https://depws.nt.gov.au/water/water-management/water-allocation-plans" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Current water allocation plans</a></li><li><a href="https://depws.nt.gov.au/water/water-management/water-allocation-plans/about-water-allocation-planning" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">About water allocation planning</a></li></ul>Water allocation plans that are available for public consultation are listed here in the relevant survey below.Feedback on the draft Georgina Wiso Water Allocation Plan 2022&ndash;2030 has now concluded.

Water Management

Help us develop a Weed Management Plan.Buffel grass was originally planted in Central Australia to combat dust and erosion and to provide drought-resistant fodder for beef production.However, it has since spread beyond where it was originally planted and is now a significant contributor to fire fuel loads, is impacting biodiversity, as well as cultural values and practices.In June 2024 the Weed Management Branch and the Buffel Grass Weed Advisory Committee developed a strategy for the management of buffel grass in Central Australia in agreed priority areas: <a href="https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1401642/buffel-grass-management-strategy-2024-2030.pdf">Buffel Grass Management Strategy: Central Australia 2024 &ndash; 2030</a>.In July 2024, buffel grass was formally declared a weed under section 7(1) of the Northern Territory Weeds Management Act 2001. A statutory Weed Management Plan is being developed, providing additional details as to how buffel grass is to be managed and regulated in the Northern Territory.To assist in the development of this plan, the Weed Management Branch is seeking public input into buffel grass management via a Have Your Say Survey.The draft Weed Management Plan will be advertised for public comment prior to it being finalised.

Buffel Grass Management Survey

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The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment is responsible for managing the assessment and approval of Environmental (Mining) Licence (licence) applications under the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/ENVIRONMENT-PROTECTION-ACT-2019">Environment Protection Act 2019</a> (the Act) and the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/ENVIRONMENT-PROTECTION-REGULATIONS-2020">Environment Protection Regulations 2020</a>.&nbsp;Under the Act, a licence is required to undertake a mining activity. The type of mining activity proposed will determine the type of licence required. Applications for a modified or tailored condition licence are required to be publicly exhibited as below<table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Activity type: &nbsp; &nbsp;Licence type: </td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">Standard</td><td style="width: 39.721%;">Modified</td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">Tailored</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Exploration</td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">N/A</td><td style="width: 39.721%;">15 business days</td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">25 business days </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Extractives</td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">N/A </td><td style="width: 39.721%;">15 business days </td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">25 business days </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 15.634%;">Mining</td><td style="width: 24.1839%;">N/A </td><td style="width: 39.721%;">25 business days </td><td style="width: 20.4713%;">30 business days </td></tr></tbody></table> Applications under assessmentNew licence applications open for public comment are published here in the relevant survey below.For a full list of applications please visit [insert link]Application decisionsApplication decisions are published on behalf of the Minister in line with regulation 282 of the <a href="https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Legislation/ENVIRONMENT-PROTECTION-REGULATIONS-2020">Environment Protection Regulations 2020</a> on the <a href="https://nt.gov.au/industry/mining/decisions/authorised-mining-sites/mining-public-register">mining projects public register</a>.&nbsp;More informationIf you would like more information about Environmental (Mining) Licences or are having any problems accessing an application, please email the department at <a href="mailto:mineralinfo.DEPWS@nt.gov.au">mineralinfo.DEPWS@nt.gov.au&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

It has been raised that the frequency of morning tea and spend caps might need to be considered as a team.Therefore can you please respond to the following questions relating to morning tea frequency and spending caps by COB Wednesday 24 May 2023 so a final decision/consensus can be discussed/announced once the survey closes.

Morning Tea Frequency and Spending Cap