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The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a review of the Private Security Act 1995 (the Act) to ensure that the legislative framework governing the private security industry remains fit for purpose and responsive to contemporary needs.
The Act regulates licensing, conduct, and standards for security providers, including crowd controllers, security officers, and security firms, with the overarching aim of safeguarding public safety and maintaining community confidence in the industry.
Key areas for review
Since its commencement, the private security sector has evolved significantly, with expanded roles in public spaces and increased interaction with vulnerable communities. Recent developments, including heightened reliance on private security for public order and community safety, have raised questions about the adequacy of current regulatory settings, training standards, and accountability mechanisms.
The key areas for review include:
Licensing categories and eligibility criteria for individuals and businesses.
Training and competency standards, including cultural awareness and de-escalation.
Codes of practice and compliance obligations for security providers.
Roles and accountability under the Act.
Complaints and dispute resolution processes to ensure fairness and transparency.
Provide feedback
The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) is seeking feedback from private security licence holders and other key stakeholders to inform negotiations for the Act’s reform.
Your feedback will play a critical role in shaping options for reform and ensuring that the Act continues to promote safety, professionalism, and accountability in the Northern Territory’s private security sector.
Before sharing your views, please take a moment to read the Discussion Paper which outlines key issues and considers emerging challenges.
To provide feedback, you can:
Complete the survey or
Lodge a written submission via the upload function
Consultation is open until Friday 17 April 2026.
The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a review of the Private Security Act 1995 (the Act) to ensure that the legislative framework governing the private security industry remains fit for purpose and responsive to contemporary needs.
The Act regulates licensing, conduct, and standards for security providers, including crowd controllers, security officers, and security firms, with the overarching aim of safeguarding public safety and maintaining community confidence in the industry.
Key areas for review
Since its commencement, the private security sector has evolved significantly, with expanded roles in public spaces and increased interaction with vulnerable communities. Recent developments, including heightened reliance on private security for public order and community safety, have raised questions about the adequacy of current regulatory settings, training standards, and accountability mechanisms.
The key areas for review include:
Licensing categories and eligibility criteria for individuals and businesses.
Training and competency standards, including cultural awareness and de-escalation.
Codes of practice and compliance obligations for security providers.
Roles and accountability under the Act.
Complaints and dispute resolution processes to ensure fairness and transparency.
Provide feedback
The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) is seeking feedback from private security licence holders and other key stakeholders to inform negotiations for the Act’s reform.
Your feedback will play a critical role in shaping options for reform and ensuring that the Act continues to promote safety, professionalism, and accountability in the Northern Territory’s private security sector.
Before sharing your views, please take a moment to read the Discussion Paper which outlines key issues and considers emerging challenges.
To provide feedback, you can:
Complete the survey or
Lodge a written submission via the upload function
We're seeking feedback from private security licence holders and other key stakeholders to inform the review of the Private Security Act 1995.
Before sharing your views, please take a moment to read the Discussion Paper which outlines key issues and considers emerging challenges.
The questions are a guide for you to tell us what needs to be considered. You may choose to provide responses to all questions, or only those that are relevant. You can provide other information outside these questions at the end.
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