Current Public Consultations

Government	Close date	Description
Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications	In person in Darwin postponed	The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee will hold a public hearing in Darwin, Northern Territory, as part of its federal Inquiry into AI and Data Centres. See: the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks in managing the growth of data centres in Australia, including in relation to existing and future deals between the Government and global Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies; the potential impacts of AI and data centres on Australian communities, industries and the environment, water and energy; and any other related matters. Public Hearings : Postponed
NT Government	Monday 16 November 2026.	Advance Personal Plan and Guide The Public Guardian and Trustee is reviewing the Northern Territory Advance Personal Plan and supporting Guide to make them easier to understand and use. An Advance Personal Plan can be useful for anyone. If you become sick, injured or are no longer able to make some decisions yourself, it can help your family, doctors and other people supporting you understand what you want. Have your say on the new Northern Territory Advance Personal Plan and Guide
NT Government	31 January 2027	Have your say on the future of remote rent Remote public housing tenants and stakeholders can now help shape a fairer, simpler way of setting and collecting rent in remote Northern Territory communities. Have your say on the future of remote rent
NT Government	Ongoing	Northern Territory Red Tape Portal You can use this portal to tell the NT Government about: regulations, requirements or processes that are overly complex, duplicated or result in unnecessary time or costs rules, forms or approval processes that are difficult to understand, outdated or hard to navigate delays, inconsistencies or other regulatory issues making it difficult for you to get things done any government requirement or process you believe could be simplified or improved. Have your say on the Red Tape Portal