Gaming machines in clubs and pubs

Apply for a machine manager or machine repairer licence

To work as a gaming machine manager or machine repairer in the Northern Territory (NT) you must hold a current licence.

Licences are valid for 5 years unless cancelled or suspended.

To be eligible to apply for a licence you must be at least 18 years old and meet strict character and background standards.

If you’re renewing your licence, you must lodge it at least one month before your licence expires.

Choose from the following.

To be eligible to apply for a licence in the NT, you must provide:

  • current photo ID
  • two passport-size photo not more than 6 months old - photos can be taken at the Territory Business Centre
  • current Safe NT criminal history fingerprint results issued within the last 3 months
  • evidence of name change - if applicable i.e. marriage certificate or deed poll documents.

Applying interstate

If you are interstate the following applies:

  • you must attend local police station to have your fingerprints taken
  • mail the original copy of the fingerprints with your completed application and the relevant fee to Safe NT for processing.

For more information read the application. Also read about police and probity checks for licensing.

Repairers – additional requirements

You will need an affidavit disclosing influential or benefiting parties. This is in accordance with Section 74 of the Gaming Machine Act 1995. Read the application to find out more.

To be eligible to renew your licence in the NT, you must provide:

  • current photo ID
  • two passport-size photo not more than 6 months old - photos can also be taken at the Territory Business Centre
  • current Safe NT criminal history name check results issued within the last 3 months
  • evidence of name change - if applicable i.e. marriage certificate or deed poll documents.

Repairers – additional requirements

You will need an affidavit disclosing influential or benefiting parties. This is in accordance with Section 74 of the Gaming Machine Act 1995. Read the application to find out more.

If your licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed you can apply for a new one.

Your licence must be current.

To be eligible to apply you must provide:

  • reason for replacement
  • if stolen the Police PROMIS reference number
  • current photo ID.

If you hold a current licence in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania or New Zealand you can apply for mutual recognition in the NT.

All other states and territories don't  hold an equivalent licence/registration so mutual recognition doesn't apply.

To be eligible to apply you must provide:

  • current relevant interstate licence
  • current photo ID
  • two passport-size photo not more than 6 months old - photos can also be taken at the Territory Business Centre.

Repairers – additional requirements

You will need an affidavit disclosing influential or benefiting parties. This is in accordance with Section 74 of the Gaming Machine Act 1995. Read the application to find out more.

You may be eligible for the automatic mutual recognition scheme if you:

  • live in another state or territory and have a current  interstate gaming machine manager/repairer licence
  • are required to work in the NT for a period of time.

Read more about automatic mutual recognition for eligibility and how to apply.

Lodgement

Submit your forms to a Territory Business Centre along with the relevant application fee.

Applications must be lodged with all supporting documents. An incomplete application will cause delays with the processing and issuing of the licence.

Fees can be paid by credit card, cash, EFTPOS or cheque payable to the Receiver of Territory Monies.

For further information contact the Territory Business Centre on 1800 193 111 or email TerritoryBusinessCentre@nt.gov.au.

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