Business Security & Safety Audit Program

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The Business Security and Safety Audit Program 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.

Terms and Conditions of the Program can be found here.

Who can apply

To get a security audit report, eligible businesses must choose from the list of registered security and safety auditors. A list of registered security and safety auditors is available through the application process.

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.

Who can't apply

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.

Available funding

Businesses can apply for a security and safety audit report for each premises it operates from.

Once an application is approved a voucher is issued.

How much the voucher value is depending 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).

Before you apply

1. Read the program Terms and Conditions

2. Prepare your supporting materials

Businesses must include the following documentation:

liquor licence number - if the business is a licensed premises

hours the business is open for late night retail - if applicable.

Useful links

Terms & Conditions

Biz Secure Program