Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Questions Taken on Notice

QuestionAgencySubjectAnswered
1-1Office of the Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionDelays in producing Operation Jupiter Report 
1-2Office of the Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionAbsence of public hearings in Operation Jupiter 
1-3Treasury & FinanceBudget promotion advertising costsYes
1-4Treasury & FinanceProjected revenue for 2028-29 
1-5Treasury & FinanceTreasurer advances for legal costs - Chief Minister and Cabinet 
1-6Treasury & FinanceTreasurer advances for legal costs - Health 
1-7Treasury & FinanceTreasurer advances for legal costs - Territory Families, Housing and Communities 
1-8Treasury & FinanceTreasurer advances for legal costs - Police, Fire and Emergency Services 
1-9Treasury & FinanceMotor vehicle tax and revenue unit 
1-10Treasury & FinanceMotor vehicle tax and motor vehicle registration 
1-11Treasury & FinanceLicence fees paid by Eni for solar farms 
1-12Industry, Tourism & TradeGaming machine manager licencing and processing 
2-1Aboriginal Affairs & TreatyCost of Alice Springs and Darwin SymposiumsYes
2-2Aboriginal Affairs & TreatyCurrent vacancies in the Aboriginal Interpreter ServiceYes
2-3Local GovernmentFive year funding cycleYes
2-4Chief Minister and CabinetDefence discussions in relation to the Gove Peninsula 
2-5Attorney-General & JusticeDefendants in custody unrepresented 
2-6Attorney-General & JusticeNew victim of crime applicationsYes
2-7Attorney-General & JusticePeople held in separate confinement 
2-8Attorney-General & JusticeTotal breaches of paroleYes
2-9Attorney-General & JusticeTotal adults granted bail 
2-10Attorney-General & JusticeTotal adults refused bail 
2-11Attorney-General & JusticeTotal adults charged with breach of bail 
2-12Attorney-General & JusticeTotal adults on bail charged with serious violence offence 
3-1Chief Minister and CabinetProgress and costs of Julalikari Local Decision Making agreement 
3-2Chief Minister and CabinetFull-time positions in Local Decision Making in Yolngu-speaking areas
3-3Chief Minister and CabinetFire and Rescue Service overtime audit 
3-4Chief Minister and CabinetEmployees subjected to assault or criminal behaviour 
3-5Chief Minister and CabinetTime off work due to assault or criminal behaviour 
3-6Chief Minister and CabinetOff-work days recorded due to assault or criminal behaviour 
3-7Chief Minister and CabinetEmployees on leave due to assault or criminal behaviour 
3-8Chief Minister and CabinetGrievances or appeals regarding special measures 
3-9Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCriminal damage to property reported to police 
3-10Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPublic housing dwellings damaged 
3-11Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPublic housing dwellings damaged by criminal behaviour 
3-12Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCosts to repair housing damaged by criminal behaviour 
3-13Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCost recovery in relation to criminal damage to property 
3-14Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesDelays in new builds relating to crime 
3-15Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesFunding for Alice Springs town camps roadsYes
3-16Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesMinisterial travel costs to Ngukurr 
3-17Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPassengers on flight to Ngukurr from Katherine on 14 December 
3-18Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesElliott unit vacancies and properties allocatedYes
3-19Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesComplaints regarding anti-social behaviour 
3-20Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesEvictions related to anti-social behaviour 
3-21Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesGovernment employee housing in Galiwinku, Milingimbi, Ramingining, Yirrkala, Gunyangara and Gapuwiyak 
3-22HealthPeople on the banned drinker register (BDR)Yes
3-23HealthSeparation rate of staff in remote health 
3-24HealthAgency nurses in remote clinicsYes
4-1Industry, Tourism & TradeBreakdown of expenditure on Hydrogen Headstart programYes
4-2Industry, Tourism & TradeElectricity generated by renewables in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and the Top EndYes
4-3Industry, Tourism & TradeElectric vehicles in Office of Sustainable Energy fleetYes
4-4Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesParticipation in Men’s Behaviour Change ProgramYes
4-5Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesKatherine Women’s Crisis Centre staffingYes
4-6Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesBeds in domestic, family and sexual violence victim facilities 
4-7Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCrime/antisocial behaviour federal fundingYes
4-8Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesGrants provided under action plan 2 
4-9Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPower issues at WundigallaYes
4-10Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesTravel costs to Tiwi IslandsYes
4-11Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesOutstanding grant acquittals 
4-12Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesLocation of school programs 
4-13 Environment, Climate Change & Water SecurityVolunteers involved in the emergency in the Barkly 
4-14Environment, Climate Change & Water SecurityHunting stakeholder reference group 
5-1Chief Minister & CabinetExternal costs of Liquor Act review 
5-2Chief Minister & CabinetGove Peninsula liquor trial evaluation outcomes 
5-3Chief Minister & CabinetGove Peninsula liquor trial evaluation process 
5-4Chief Minister & CabinetGove Peninsula liquor trial evaluation cost 
5-5Industry, Tourism & Trade2024 Masters Games sports 
5-6Industry, Tourism & TradeSupercars flag displayYes
5-7Northern Territory PoliceBusiness, commercial and domestic break-ins 
5-8Northern Territory PoliceTriple zero call wait times 
5-9Northern Territory PoliceTriple zero calls not answered 
5-10Northern Territory PoliceTriple zero calls answered interstate 
5-11Northern Territory PoliceWalker coronial inquest costs 
5-12Northern Territory PoliceCharges for criminal damage at Howard Springs quarantine facility 
5-13Northern Territory PoliceDomestic violence charges for incidents at Howard Springs quarantine facility 
5-14Northern Territory PolicePolice assaulted 
5-15Northern Territory PolicePolice injuries and period of leave required 
5-16Northern Territory PoliceCharges related to assault on police 
5-17Northern Territory PoliceDamage to police vehicles 
5-18Northern Territory PoliceVehicles stolen on police premises 
5-19Northern Territory PoliceYouth and adult bail 
5-20Northern Territory PoliceYouth diversions, verbal and written warnings 
5-21Northern Territory PolicePersons on bail at the time of apprehension 
5-22Northern Territory PoliceBreach of bail by adult offenders 
5-23Northern Territory PoliceLocations offenders were taken 
5-24Northern Territory PoliceSecurity upgrades to police stations across the Territory 
5-25Fire & Emergency ServicesTransition of shared services from NT Police and DCDD 
5-26Fire & Emergency ServicesVacant positions within NT Fire 
5-27Fire & Emergency ServicesCost of overtime audit 2022-2023 
6-1Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesChildren deemed at high riskYes
6-2Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCase worker workloadYes
6-3Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesUse of Saltbush facility in Alice SpringsYes
6-4Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesFunding  for youth services in Central Australia and the Barkly 
6-5Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesChildren removed from foster care and placed into kinship careYes
6-6Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesMovement of children between general care and kinship careYes
6-7Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCost  of the Alice Springs curfew Yes
6-8Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCountry Connect program Yes
6-9Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesBreakdown of child protection notificationsYes
6-10Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesLength of time children stay in the Country Connect Program 
6-11Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesYoung people engaged in the co-responder model 
6-12Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesYouths undergoing compliance checks by Territory Families 
6-13Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesWhereabouts of a young offender wearing an ankle bracelet 
6-14Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesInformation kept in relation to a young offenderYes
6-15Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesInstances of reoffending in relation to victim-offender conferencesYes
6-16Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCost of overtime incurred by youth justice staffYes
6-17Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPositions at the Saltbush Alice Springs youth justice facilityYes
6-18Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesYouth justice officers on extended leaveYes
6-19Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesAmount spent on repairs and maintenance at Batten HouseYes
6-20Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesInstances of crime at Batten HouseYes
6-21Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCost of criminal activity at Batten House 
6-22Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesAlice Springs Visitor Park capacityYes
6-23Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesTenant damage expenditure 
6-24Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesCompliance with NTCAT noticesYes
6-25Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesGate at 4 Gnoilya Street, The Gap, Alice Springs 
6-26Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesOverspend on public housing safety officersYes
6-27Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPublic housing safety officer numbers 
6-28Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPublic housing safety officers calling the police 
6-29Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesPublic housing dwellings beyond economic repair 
6-30Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesVacant public housing lots in Alice Springs 
6-31Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesElder abuse 
6-32Territory Families, Housing & CommunitiesMulticultural Affairs staffing and budgetYes
7-1Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsInfrastructure expenditure in Alice Springs 
7-2Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsAlice Springs Youth Justice Centre refurbishment completion date 
7-3Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsDarwin Youth Justice Centre completion date 
7-4Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsBerrimah Youth Justice Centre repairs and maintenance costs 
7-5Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsBerrimah Youth Justice Centre damage costsYes
7-6Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsCertificates of occupancy and works on government buildings 
7-7Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsInfrastructure upgrades to Mungkarta and Newcastle Waters Schools 
7-8Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsLiberty Square project 
7-9Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsState Square art gallery project 
7-10Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsFederal funding allocated to housing 
7-11Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsTaxi repairs 
7-12Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsMotor Vehicle Registry wait times 
7-13Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsLegal costs regarding Arlparra 
7-14Infrastructure, Planning & LogisticsDriver’s licence renewal 
8-1Industry, Tourism & TradeMango twig tip dieback 
8-2Industry, Tourism & TradeAnimal welfare reports 
8-3Industry, Tourism & TradeAnimals seized 
8-4Industry, Tourism & TradeAnimal seizures without prosecution 
8-5Industry, Tourism & TradeNumbers of animals euthanised 
8-6Industry, Tourism & TradeResourcing the Territory program 
8-7Industry, Tourism & TradeGrant recipients of the Resourcing the Territory program 
8-8Industry, Tourism & TradeExpenditure under the mine remediation fund 
8-9Industry, Tourism & TradeMine remediation fundYes
8-10Industry, Tourism & TradeLongest time for approval of mineral title 
8-11Industry, Tourism & TradeLongest timeframe of mining management plan 
8-12Industry, Tourism & TradeMining management plans 
8-13Industry, Tourism & TradeMining staff in the Northern Territory 
8-14Industry, Tourism & TradeExploration licence permits in the Northern Territory 
8-15EducationLength of time position has been vacant 
8-16EducationBreakdown of childcare subsidy 
8-17EducationCost of helicopters to transport teachersYes
8-18EducationNumber of School counsellors employedYes
8-19EducationSchool counsellors leaving Department of Education 
8-20EducationRetention rate of school counsellors 
8-21EducationDeductions from independent schools funding 
8-22EducationProperty damage to schools 
9-1Power and Water CorporationCost of legal proceedings 
9-2Power and Water CorporationBreakdown of Power and Water employees by level 
9-3Power and Water CorporationUse of consultants and labour hire employees 
9-4Power and Water CorporationInterstate employees and contractors 
9-5Power and Water CorporationCost of labour hire and consultants 
9-6Power and Water CorporationExpenditure on underground infrastructure 
9-7Power and Water CorporationCosts of undergrounding power in the Darwin region 
11-1Territory GenerationRepairs and maintenance costs of the BESSYes
11-2Territory GenerationTotal capital expenditure and large projectsYes
11-3Territory GenerationSpending on contractors last financial year 
12-1SpeakerElectorate office security upgradesYes
12-2SpeakerElectric vehicle charging station 
12-3SpeakerElectric vehicle charging fringe benefit tax 
12-4SpeakerCommunication of immediate security concerns 
12-5SpeakerBuilding management services
Last updated: 26 Jun 2024