Business Security and Safety Audit Program

If you're a Northern Territory (NT) business you may be eligible to apply for help to access an audit of the security and safety of your premises, including worker safety.

Under the same program, auditors can also register to be a supplier.

About the program

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.

Who can apply

To get a security audit report, eligible businesses can only use a registered security and safety auditor.

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.

What you can get

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 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).

What's not funded

Any building works identified in the safety audit report.

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.

Before you apply

Read the terms and conditions.

Business Security and Safety Audit Program - terms and conditions PDF (740.0 KB)
Business Security and Safety Audit Program - terms and conditions  DOCX (656.4 KB)

Supporting documents

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.

Once the application has been approved, the business can contact their nominated business security and safety auditor to arrange the audit.

How to apply

Apply online through GrantsNT website.

For more information

To find out more, email businessprograms.ditt@nt.gov.au.