Northern Territory
NT LGA 2008
Formally: Local Government Act 2008 (NT)
LGA 2008 (NT), Act No. 12; Part 6 (meetings); s. 38 (meetings open to public)
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Open Meetings Score
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 4 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
Notice periods set by regulation and by each council's by-laws, not specified in the Act. Notice posted at the council's principal office.
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed
Public Participation
Not statutorily mandated. Governed by council by-laws and meeting procedures.
Virtual Meetings
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Required
Content requirements: Minutes must be kept and made publicly available as soon as practicable after meetings.
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Accessibility & Language Access
Language access: Many NT councils serve remote Indigenous communities. Councils may conduct meetings in Indigenous languages where appropriate.