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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 1 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nPlace Names Committee delivers strong outcomes in 2025\nPlace naming is central to how we navigate and celebrate the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nNT Planning Scheme landscaping rules given practical makeover\nAn amendment to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme has been finalised to improve landscaping outcomes, remove requirements that were producing impractical or ineffective results and better reflect local conditions.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- The department includes the key functions that foster and protect the environment and natural resources in the Northern Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming year.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming year.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nPlace Names Committee delivers strong outcomes in 2025\nPlace naming is central to how we navigate and celebrate the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nUsing water wisely – even in the wet\nDespite a very active wet season, recent water restrictions highlight the ongoing need to use water wisely as demand continues to grow.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nPlanning reforms deliver faster approvals and greater certainty\nPlanning reforms in the Northern Territory are delivering faster approvals, clearer pathways and greater certainty.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nNew bat species confirmed for northern Australia\nA collaborative study involving the Flora and Fauna Division has confirmed the presence of a new bat species for Australia, here in the Top End.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nNT Planning Scheme landscaping rules given practical makeover\nAn amendment to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme has been finalised to improve landscaping outcomes, remove requirements that were producing impractical or ineffective results and better reflect local conditions.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming year.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nPlace Names Committee delivers strong outcomes in 2025\nPlace naming is central to how we navigate and celebrate the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nUsing water wisely – even in the wet\nDespite a very active wet season, recent water restrictions highlight the ongoing need to use water wisely as demand continues to grow.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nPlanning reforms deliver faster approvals and greater certainty\nPlanning reforms in the Northern Territory are delivering faster approvals, clearer pathways and greater certainty.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nNew bat species confirmed for northern Australia\nA collaborative study involving the Flora and Fauna Division has confirmed the presence of a new bat species for Australia, here in the Top End.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nNT Planning Scheme landscaping rules given practical makeover\nAn amendment to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme has been finalised to improve landscaping outcomes, remove requirements that were producing impractical or ineffective results and better reflect local conditions.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nBladderworts: treasures of the wet season from Darwin’s sandsheet wetlands\nWith water, colour and life at their peak, the wet season is the ideal time to grab a hand lens, head out to a local sandsheet wetland, and discover just how rich and delicate the communities they support really are.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Heritage\nThe Heritage Branch, legislative notices under the Heritage Act 2011, NT Heritage Council, grant recipients, major work notices and public consultations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming year.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nPlace Names Committee delivers strong outcomes in 2025\nPlace naming is central to how we navigate and celebrate the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nUsing water wisely – even in the wet\nDespite a very active wet season, recent water restrictions highlight the ongoing need to use water wisely as demand continues to grow.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nPlanning reforms deliver faster approvals and greater certainty\nPlanning reforms in the Northern Territory are delivering faster approvals, clearer pathways and greater certainty.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nNew bat species confirmed for northern Australia\nA collaborative study involving the Flora and Fauna Division has confirmed the presence of a new bat species for Australia, here in the Top End.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nNT Planning Scheme landscaping rules given practical makeover\nAn amendment to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme has been finalised to improve landscaping outcomes, remove requirements that were producing impractical or ineffective results and better reflect local conditions.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nUsing water wisely – even in the wet\nDespite a very active wet season, recent water restrictions highlight the ongoing need to use water wisely as demand continues to grow.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming year.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nPlace Names Committee delivers strong outcomes in 2025\nPlace naming is central to how we navigate and celebrate the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- This means every water plan now has an annual report, which is a major achievement for division.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nPlanning reforms deliver faster approvals and greater certainty\nPlanning reforms in the Northern Territory are delivering faster approvals, clearer pathways and greater certainty.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nNew bat species confirmed for northern Australia\nA collaborative study involving the Flora and Fauna Division has confirmed the presence of a new bat species for Australia, here in the Top End.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nNT Planning Scheme landscaping rules given practical makeover\nAn amendment to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme has been finalised to improve landscaping outcomes, remove requirements that were producing impractical or ineffective results and better reflect local conditions.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nBladderworts: treasures of the wet season from Darwin’s sandsheet wetlands\nWith water, colour and life at their peak, the wet season is the ideal time to grab a hand lens, head out to a local sandsheet wetland, and discover just how rich and delicate the communities they support really are.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming year.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nPlace Names Committee delivers strong outcomes in 2025\nPlace naming is central to how we navigate and celebrate the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nUsing water wisely – even in the wet\nDespite a very active wet season, recent water restrictions highlight the ongoing need to use water wisely as demand continues to grow.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nPlanning reforms deliver faster approvals and greater certainty\nPlanning reforms in the Northern Territory are delivering faster approvals, clearer pathways and greater certainty.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nNew bat species confirmed for northern Australia\nA collaborative study involving the Flora and Fauna Division has confirmed the presence of a new bat species for Australia, here in the Top End.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nNT Planning Scheme landscaping rules given practical makeover\nAn amendment to the Northern Territory Planning Scheme has been finalised to improve landscaping outcomes, remove requirements that were producing impractical or ineffective results and better reflect local conditions.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nBladderworts: treasures of the wet season from Darwin’s sandsheet wetlands\nWith water, colour and life at their peak, the wet season is the ideal time to grab a hand lens, head out to a local sandsheet wetland, and discover just how rich and delicate the communities they support really are.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Heritage\nThe Heritage Branch, legislative notices under the Heritage Act 2011, NT Heritage Council, grant recipients, major work notices and public consultations.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nLower compliance costs and stronger building protections\nAmendments to the following regulations will commence on 30 March 2026 to reduce compliance costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen the operation of fidelity fund schemes: Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012, Building Regulations 1993 and Building (Resolution of Residential Building Works Disputes) Regulations 2012.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- What we are doing\nView all\nNews\n7 May 2026\nJoin Alice Springs Community Clean Up Day 2026\nThe Alice Springs community is invited to come together on Sunday 17 May 2026 for the next Community Clean-Up Day.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\nWater insights across the Northern Territory\nThe Water Resources Division has released 8 annual State of the Water Resource reports for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n26 Mar 2026\n650 water licences now in effect\nWater Regulation reached a significant milestone, with 665 water licences now actively managed across the Territory.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Lands and planning\nDevelopment assessment services, land information, valuation service, planning, land development and aboriginal land.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://depws.nt.gov.au/)`\n- Find out more\nNews\n30 Apr 2026\nFull water allocations announced for this year\nEvery year on 1 May, the Controller of Water Resources announces how much water an NT licence holder can use for the upcoming 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