Deadline: 30-Jun-24
The Northern Territory Government has launched the Business Security and Safety Audit Program that helps businesses identify works required to deter and protect its premises and workers from crime and anti-social behaviour.
The program is designed to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of employees.
- It will also help with reducing the incidents of:
- anti-social behaviour;
- crime;
- other security risks.
What you can get?
- Businesses can apply for a security and safety audit report for each premise it operates from.
- Once an application is approved a voucher is issued.
- How much the voucher value is depends on where your business is located.
- Darwin, Palmerston or the rural area
- Your voucher value will be up to $3,000 (GST exclusive).
- Outside Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area
- Your voucher value will be up to $3,500 (GST exclusive).
When to use?
- Vouchers must be redeemed within 60 days from the date of issue.
- You can also use the voucher for security audit reports if you have approved applications in place for other programs such as:
- BizSecure
- Alcohol Secure and Safety.
Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply if your business meets the following criteria:
- must operate from a property situated in the NT;
- be a Territory Enterprise;
- be compliant with all requirements under its governing legislation and not be an excluded entity.
Ineligible
- You can’t apply if you’re any of the following:
- businesses which operate from premises other than fixed premises (for example, mobile businesses);
- publicly listed companies;
- home based businesses or businesses operating from residential premises;
- government and local government bodies and government related entities such as educational institutions, schools and hospitals;
- businesses or organisations operating out of educational institutions / school grounds, including pre-schools;
- other excluded businesses as may be determined by the Department in their absolute discretion.
- Any building works identified in the safety audit report will not be funded.
For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.