Shared liquor permit application
The shared liquor permit application is for residents, contractors and visitors in:
- Arlparra
- Barunga (Bamyili)
- Bickerton Island
- Cannon Hill
- Deleye
- Elliott:
- Gurungu North Camp
- Marlinja
- Wilyugu South Camp
- Gunbalanya
- Hawk Dreaming
- Itchy Koo Park
- Jay Creek
- Kalkarindji (Wave Hill)
- Lajamanu (Hooker Creek)
- Maranboy
- Muruning (One Mile)
- Nauiyu (Daly River)
- Oak Valley
- Paradise Farm
- Perte Therre
- Red Lily
- Titjikala
- Tiwi Islands:
- Milikapiti (Snake Bay)
- Pirlangimpi (Garden Point)
- Wurrumiyanga
- Walkabout Bore Outstation
- West Arnhem (includes Cobourg Peninsula)
- Williams Well
- Wugularr (Beswick)
- Yuelamu (Mount Allan)
- Yuendumu.
If your community is not listed above, you can still apply by listing it on your application.
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply or renew a liquor permit
Permits will only be issued for the community you apply for. Follow the steps to apply or renew your liquor permit.
Read the permit holder rules
Read the rules below and the rules and eligibility criteria for all permit holders.
Apply
You can apply online or by email.
Online
Fill in the application and submit it with your supporting documents by email to liquorpermits@nt.gov.au.
Application for a liquor permit for all other areas PDF (257.2 KB)
Application for a liquor permit for all other areas DOCX (78.0 KB)
Permit types and expiry
| Permit type | Expiry |
|---|---|
| Permanent resident - new or renewal | 3 years |
| Contractor | Duration of contract, but no longer than 12 months |
| Visitor | Duration of visit, but no longer than 3 months |
Purchase limits and drinking restrictions
The following regions have limits and restrictions.
| Region | Restrictions | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Barunga, Maranboy and Wugularr (Beswick) | Choose one option per week:
| |
| Tiwi Islands (except Pirlangimpi) | Liquor may only be taken into the restricted area on the Tiwi barge after being bought from a retailer outside of the Tiwi Islands. | Choose one option per week:
|
| Pirlangimpi (Garden Point) | Can only drink at the community club. | N/A |
| Yuendumu | You are not allowed to consume liquor during the sports weekend. | N/A |
| For permits in the Barkly region | Liquor store opening hours:
| Choose one option per day:
|