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[CP p.7]", "The delivery of the 2025 Local Government Elections", "The publication of the 2024 Territory Election report and individual council reports following the local government elections", "Developing the NTEC electoral reform program", "Resetting the NTEC Strategic Plan (2026–2030)" ], "watch_terms": [ "Voter turnout" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# NT Electoral Commission — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> Provide independent and high quality electoral services scheduled to Territorians. [CP p.7] [CP p.7]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> The NTEC delivers accessible, transparent and impartial elections for all Territorians. [AR p.5](https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=5) [CP p.5]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- The delivery of the 2025 Local Government Elections [CP p.5]\n- The publication of the 2024 Territory Election report and individual council reports following the local government elections [CP p.5]\n- Developing the NTEC electoral reform program [CP p.5]\n- Resetting the NTEC Strategic Plan (2026–2030) [CP p.5]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Legislative Assembly and local government elections\nConducting Legislative Assembly and local government elections [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- conducting Legislative Assembly and local government elections\n- participating in, and providing secretariat support for Legislative Assembly electoral boundary redistributions and local government representation reviews\n\n### Outcome 2: Financial disclosure\nCoordinating financial disclosure requirements of candidates, political parties, associated entities and third party campaigners [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- coordinating financial disclosure requirements of candidates, political parties, associated entities and third party campaigners\n\n### Outcome 3: Education and engagement\nEducation and engagement [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- education and engagement\n\n### Outcome 4: Fee-for-service elections\nConducting fee-for-service elections, including enterprise agreement ballots [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- conducting fee-for-service elections, including enterprise agreement ballots\n\n### Outcome 5: Election expertise, research and systems management\nProviding election expertise, undertaking research and election systems management [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- providing election expertise, undertaking research and election systems management\n\n### Outcome 6: Corporate management\nCorporate management [CP p.6]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- corporate management\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_APS Values_\n\n- Collaborate\n- Integrity\n- Professional\n- Trust\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Voter turnout | Stability or improvement | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Voter turnout | 68.5% | Partially achieved | [AR p.17](https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=17)(https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=17) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# NT Electoral Commission - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T23:02:24.833868+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-NT-016\n**Entity type**: Independent Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: NT\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://ntec.nt.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| pages | 37 |\n| reviews | 14 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- 8 Legislative changes - Local Government Act 2019 and\nLocal Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021 .....17\nPurpose .............................................................................8\nNT Legislative Assembly General Election ................17\nVision .................................................................................8\nNT Legislative Assembly by-elections ........................17\nMission ..............................................................................8\nNT local government elections ....................................18\nValues ................................................................................8\nNT local government supplementary elections .......19\nOperating environment .................................................8\nCentral Desert Regional Council: Akityarre\nStrategic goals............................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)`\n- 3\nPurpose, vision, mission and values ........................................................................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\nAGENCY OVERVIEW\nPURPOSE, VISION, MISSION AND VALUES\nThe purpose of the Northern Territory Electoral Commission (NTEC, the commission) is to:\n• provide quality electoral services to clients throughout the Northern Territory\n• ensure the electoral system, especially the right to vote and to vote in secret, is fully accessible to\nall electors.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- These elections increased employee expenditure by $0.9 million, purchase of goods and services by $0.8\nmillion and shared service charges by $0.07 million, reflecting increase in demand for resources to deliver\noutcomes in line with organisational objectives.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\nIncreased voter participation and decrease in the\nnumber of informal votes\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies\nphases and key activities • Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nof the NTEC\n• Service Plan in place for each general election\nsupporting the management of the election and Continued improvement in electoral\nstakeholder awareness\nservices\n• Improved satisfaction from voters and\nstakeholders in the conduct of elections What we must achieve:\n• Roles and responsibilities for election\n• Implement recommended electoral service\nmanagement system activities are clearly\nimprovements and electoral reforms following\ndefined, documented with security and testing\nevaluation of elections\nevents scheduled\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2022-23 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\ne of the role and functions\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies\nof the NTEC\nphases and key activities\nContinued improvement in electoral\n• Service Plan in place for each general election\nsupporting the management of the election and services\nstakeholder awareness\nWhat we must achieve:\n• Improved satisfaction from voters and\n• Implement recommended electoral service\nstakeholders in the conduct of elections\nimprovements and electoral reforms following\n• Roles and responsibilities for election evaluation of elections\nmanagement system activities clearly defined,\n• Develop and maintain election policies,\ndocumented with security and testing events\noperating procedures and control plans to\nscheduled\nsupport elections\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2023-24 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Assembly and representation reviews for local\n• Increased interactions by stakeholders with\ngovernment\nNTEC communication channels\n• System stability and security, maintaining high\n• Improved distribution and reach in\nintegrity in the delivery of election events\ncommunications across the election cycle\nWhat are our outcomes:\n• Increased voter participation and decrease in the\nnumber of informal votes\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies\nphases and key activities • Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nof the NTEC\n• Service Plan in place for each general election\nsupporting the management of the election and Continued improvement in electoral\nstakeholder awareness\nservices\n• Improved satisfaction from voters and\nstakeholders in the conduct of elections What we must achieve:\n• Roles and responsibilities for election\n• Implement recommended electoral service\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\nAssembly and representation reviews for local\n• Increased attendance at events including,\ngovernment\nforums, expos, workshops etc.\n• System stability and security, maintaining high\n• Increased interactions by stakeholders with\nintegrity in the delivery of election events\nNTEC communication channels\nWhat are our outcomes:\n• Improved distribution and reach in\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies communications across the election cycle\nphases and key activities\n• Increased voter participation and decrease in the\n• Service Plan in place for each general election number of informal votes\nsupporting the management of the election and\n• Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nstakeholder awareness\nof the NTEC\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2024-25 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 8 Legislative changes - Local Government Act 2019 and\nLocal Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021 .....17\nPurpose .............................................................................8\nNT Legislative Assembly General Election ................17\nVision .................................................................................8\nNT Legislative Assembly by-elections ........................17\nMission ..............................................................................8\nNT local government elections ....................................18\nValues ................................................................................8\nNT local government supplementary elections .......19\nOperating environment .................................................8\nCentral Desert Regional Council: Akityarre\nStrategic goals............................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)`\n- During the reporting period, the Department of\nCorporate and Digital Development (DCDD)\ncontinued to provide support to the NTEC across a\nbroad range of corporate functions, including digital\nAt 30 June 2025, the NTEC\nservices, financial management, human resources,\nhad a headcount of 18 staff payroll, procurement, and property services.\n(11 ongoing, 7 fixed term\nStaff expenses\ncontracted staff)\nIn the 2024-25 reporting year, the NTEC’s total staff\nemployee expenses were $3.841 million, or 54.6% of\nAt 30 June 2025, the NTEC the total expenditure for the year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 10]\nThe year in review\nEnrolment • The commission continued to utilise social\nmedia platforms Facebook, Instagram, Twitter\n• As at 30 June 2022, the number of enrolled and YouTube, to communicate with stakeholders\nTerritorians was 145,073, an increase of 2,358 throughout the year.\nfrom the previous financial year.\n• Public awareness campaigns were developed and\n• This leaves an estimated 19,400 eligible implemented in phases across social media, TV,\nTerritorians not on the electoral roll. radio, digital and print media for the 2021 Local\n• The AEC’s State of the Roll report puts the NT’s Government Elections and the Daly by-election.\nenrolment participation rate at 88.3% compared • The NTEC conducted 96 voting education\nto a national rate of 97.1%, at 30 June 2022, sessions to 2,145 participants and coordinated\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Since March 2022, a support and maintenance vendor\nPreferences from each ballot paper are entered into\nhas been engaged to maintain the stability of the\nthe electronic count system and then re-entered by a\nexisting election management system and commence\nsecond person for verification purposes.\nremediation works to allow existing systems to\ncontinue to support the delivery of elections in the During the reporting year Easy Count was used to\nshort term. count 2 multi vacancy elections at the 2024 Barkly\nRegional Council general election and for the 2025\nThe project to replace the election management\nGroote Archipelago Regional Council general election.\nsystem was identified as a priority focus on the Digital\nThe Easy Count software will be used in the 2025\nGovernment Roadmap 2022-2027 and still currently\nLocal Government Elections for multi vacancy\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\nIncreased voter participation and decrease in the\nnumber of informal votes\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies\nphases and key activities • Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nof the NTEC\n• Service Plan in place for each general election\nsupporting the management of the election and Continued improvement in electoral\nstakeholder awareness\nservices\n• Improved satisfaction from voters and\nstakeholders in the conduct of elections What we must achieve:\n• Roles and responsibilities for election\n• Implement recommended electoral service\nmanagement system activities are clearly\nimprovements and electoral reforms following\ndefined, documented with security and testing\nevaluation of elections\nevents scheduled\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2022-23 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 28]\n• Architecture and Cybersecurity - heightened Audits\nawareness and specialist advice\nThe NTEC participated in 3 audits during the reporting\n• Technology Services - heightened awareness\nyear:\nand priority support\n• Agency Business Systems - After hours support • End of year review for 2021-22\nfor the election management system (TIGER),\n• Agency compliance audit\nthe elector mark-off system (eLAPPS) and vote\ncount system (Easy Count), as well as vendor • Value for Territory audit\nmanagement and incident management The audits only identified minor matters.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\ne of the role and functions\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies\nof the NTEC\nphases and key activities\nContinued improvement in electoral\n• Service Plan in place for each general election\nsupporting the management of the election and services\nstakeholder awareness\nWhat we must achieve:\n• Improved satisfaction from voters and\n• Implement recommended electoral service\nstakeholders in the conduct of elections\nimprovements and electoral reforms following\n• Roles and responsibilities for election evaluation of elections\nmanagement system activities clearly defined,\n• Develop and maintain election policies,\ndocumented with security and testing events\noperating procedures and control plans to\nscheduled\nsupport elections\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2023-24 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\nAssembly and representation reviews for local\n• Increased attendance at events including,\ngovernment\nforums, expos, workshops etc.\n• System stability and security, maintaining high\n• Increased interactions by stakeholders with\nintegrity in the delivery of election events\nNTEC communication channels\nWhat are our outcomes:\n• Improved distribution and reach in\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies communications across the election cycle\nphases and key activities\n• Increased voter participation and decrease in the\n• Service Plan in place for each general election number of informal votes\nsupporting the management of the election and\n• Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nstakeholder awareness\nof the NTEC\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2024-25 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The following statistics are from FDEU processing within the NT from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021:\n• 9,558 FDEU letters sent\n• 8,746 people were enrolled as a result of letters sent\n• 739 people provided a suitable reason as to why their enrolment should not be updated (a\ncrossover between electors enrolling and the mailing of FDEU letters is responsible for the numbers\nnot balancing)\n• 103 enrolment actions cancelled due to other reasons, including updating their enrolment by other\nactions, death notifications and requests for further information not provided.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nTable 4: 2020 Territory Election – a snapshot\nIssue of writ Thursday 30 July 2020\nClose of electoral roll 5pm, Friday 31 July 2020 Total enrolment: 141,225\nClose of nominations 12 noon, Thursday 6 August 2020 111 candidates: 70 male, 41 female\nElection day Saturday 22 August 2020\nCasual staff employed 406\nElection costs $3.73 million (which equates to $26.42 per enrolled elector)\nVoter turnout 74.9%ormal voting rate\nElection\nEarly Postal Mobile Absent Declaration Total\nday\nVotes\n56,558 6,692 11,863 17,801 11,178 1,741\n105,833\n(53.4%) (6.3%) (11.2%) (16.8%) (10.6%) (1.6%)\nDetails regarding the 2020 Territory Election are in the 2020 Territory Election report.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Table 12 outlines\nthe engagement achieved by geo-targeted, in-language advertisements across Facebook during the 2020\nTerritory Election campaign for the period 1 July 2020 to the end of 22 August 2020 (election day).\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Table 12: Facebook engagement statistics for geo-targeted in-language advertisements during the\n2020 Territory Election\nClick through\nLanguage Reach Impressions Frequency\nrate %\nArrernte 5,426 20,369 3.75 0.80\nKriol 80,064 630,618 7.88 0.61\nMurrinh Patha 1,297 6,624 5.11 0.41\nPitjantjatjara/Luritja 987 4,919 4.98 0.59\nTiwi 51,999 344,258 6.62 0.55\nWarlpiri 2,796 14,491 5.23 0.67\nWarumungu 1,860 12,324 6.63 0.66\nYolngu Matha 6,112 41,173 6.74 0.44\nTotals/averages: 150,541 1,074,776 5.86 0.59\nThe results for each language vary based on the size of the target audiences available in the language\nspecific geographic areas.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- The following statistics are from FDEU processing within the NT from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021:\n• 9,558 FDEU letters sent\n• 8,746 people were enrolled as a result of letters sent\n• 739 people provided a suitable reason as to why their enrolment should not be updated (a\ncrossover between electors enrolling and the mailing of FDEU letters is responsible for the numbers\nnot balancing)\n• 103 enrolment actions cancelled due to other reasons, including updating their enrolment by other\nactions, death notifications and requests for further information not provided.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Table 12 outlines\nthe engagement achieved by geo-targeted, in-language advertisements across Facebook during the 2020\nTerritory Election campaign for the period 1 July 2020 to the end of 22 August 2020 (election day).\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Table 12: Facebook engagement statistics for geo-targeted in-language advertisements during the\n2020 Territory Election\nClick through\nLanguage Reach Impressions Frequency\nrate %\nArrernte 5,426 20,369 3.75 0.80\nKriol 80,064 630,618 7.88 0.61\nMurrinh Patha 1,297 6,624 5.11 0.41\nPitjantjatjara/Luritja 987 4,919 4.98 0.59\nTiwi 51,999 344,258 6.62 0.55\nWarlpiri 2,796 14,491 5.23 0.67\nWarumungu 1,860 12,324 6.63 0.66\nYolngu Matha 6,112 41,173 6.74 0.44\nTotals/averages: 150,541 1,074,776 5.86 0.59\nThe results for each language vary based on the size of the target audiences available in the language\nspecific geographic areas.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 38]\nCOMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT\nF OR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021\nNote 2021 2020\n$000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent 4a - 2\nAppropriation\nOutput 4b 4 324 2 498\nSales of goods and services 4c 343 75\nGoods and services received free of charge 5 797 724\nOther income 4d 4 4\nTOTAL INCOME 3 5 468 3 303\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 935 2 0 00\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 64 26\nPurchases of goods and services 7 1606 881\nRepairs and maintenance -\nDepreciation and amortisation 16,17,18 138 140\nOther administrative expenses1 797 726\nInterest expenses - -\nTOTAL EXPENSES 3 5 540 3 773\nN ET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (72) (47 0)\nCOMPREHENSIVE RESULT (72) (470)\n1 Includes DCDD service charges and DIPL repairs and maintenance service charges.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nSTATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY\nFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021\nTransactions\nwith owners\nEquity in their Equity\nat Comprehensive capacity as at\nNote 1 July result owners 30 June\n$00 0 $00 0 $00 0 $00 0\n2020-21\nAccumulated funds (2 055) (72) - (2 127)\nT ransfers from reserves 53 - - 53\n(2 002) (72) - (2 074)\n< Reserves> 24 - - - -\nCapital – transactions with owners\nEquity injections\nCapital appropriation 17 - - 17\nEquity transfers in 1 257 - - 1 257\nOther equity injections 1 081 - 664 1 745\nEquity withdrawals\nCapital withdrawal (298) - - (298)\nE quity transfers out - - - -\n2 057 - 664 2721\nTOTAL EQUITY AT END OF\n55 (72) 664 647\nFINANCIAL YEAR\n2019-20\nAccumulated funds (1 585) (470) - (2 055)\nT ransfers from reserves 53 - - 53\n(1 5 32) (47 0) (2 0 02)\n< Reserves> 24 - - - -\nCapital – transactions with owners\nEquity injections\nCapital appropriation 17 - - 17\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT BY OUTPUT GROUP\nElectoral Corporate and Total\nServices Governance\nNote 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020\n$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue 4a\nCurrent - 2 - - - 2\nAppropriation 4b\nOutput 4 324 2 498 - - 4 324 2 498\nSales of goods and services 4c 343 75 - - 343 75\nInterest revenue - - - - - -\nGoods and services received free 5 - - 797 724 797 724\nof charge\nOther income 4d 4 4 - - 4 4\nTOTAL INCOME 4 671 2 580 797 724 5 468 3 303\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 836 1 8 76 99 12 4 2 935 2 0 00\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 64 26 - - 64 26\nPurchases of goods and services 7 1 586 861 20 20 1 606 881\nRepairs and maintenance - - - - - -\nDepreciation and amortisation 15,16 138 140 - - 138 140\nOther administrative expenses1 - 2 797 724 797 726\nInterest expenses 8 - - - - - -\nTOTAL EXPENSES 4 624 2 905 916 868 5 540 3 773\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- BUDGETARY INFORMATION\nCOMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT 2020-21\n2020-21\nOriginal Variance Note\nActual\nbudget\n$00 0 $00 0 $00 0\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent\nAppropriation\nOutput 4 324 4 021 303 1\nSales of goods and services 343 50 293 2\nGoods and services received free of charge 797 716 81\nOther income 4 - 4\nTOTAL INCOME 5 468 4 787 681\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 935 1 158 (1 777) 3\nAdministrative expenses\nPurchases of goods and services 1 606 2 892 1 286 4\nProperty management 64 - (64)\nRepairs and maintenance - - -\nDepreciation and amortisation 138 113 (25)\nOther administrative expenses 797 716 (81)\nInterest expenses - - -\nTOTAL EXPENSES 5 540 4 879 (661)\nNET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (72) (92) 20\nOTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - - -\nCOMPREHENSIVE RESULT (72) (92) 20\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nThe following statistics are from FDEU processing Previously, and currently in some other jurisdictions,\nwithin the NT from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024: eligible electors found to be unenrolled at the close of\n• 8,978 FDEU letters sent (this includes some roll date for any election would have their enrolment\nemail notifications) updated through a declaration vote process, but their\nvotes would not be counted until the next time they\n• 8,054 people directly enrolled/updated as a\nvoted.\nresult of letters sent\nThis provisional voting for unenrolled electors was\n• 795 electors provided a suitable reason as to\nintroduced to address the low enrolment of eligible\nwhy their enrolment should not be updated\nAboriginal voters in remote parts of the Territory who\n• 80 electors enrolled or updated their enrolment were not captured in the AEC’s FDEU program at the\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 34]\nNORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION\nComprehensive operating stateme nt\nComprehensive operating statement\nFor the year ended 30 June 2024\nFor the year ended 30 June 2024\nNote 2024 2023\n$000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent -\nAppropriation\nOutput 4 2 997 2 061\nSales of goods and services 5 299 419\nGoods and services received free of charge 6 904 1 245\nOther income 8 1 125\nTOTAL INCOME 4 201 3 850\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 9 2 289 1 892\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 18 44\nPurchases of goods and services 10 1 190 830\nRepairs and maintenance - -\nDepreciation and amortisation 18,19 57 28\nOther administrative expenses1 904 1 245\nInterest expenses 11 2 -\nTOTAL EXPENSES 4 460 4 039\nN ET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (259) (189)\nCOMPREHENSIVE RESULT (259) (189)\n1 Includes DCDD service charges and DIPL repairs and maintenance service charges.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37,38]\nopriation\nOutput 4 2 997 2 061\nSales of goods and services 5 299 419\nGoods and services received free of charge 6 904 1 245\nOther income 8 1 125\nTOTAL INCOME 4 201 3 850\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 9 2 289 1 892\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 18 44\nPurchases of goods and services 10 1 190 830\nRepairs and maintenance - -\nDepreciation and amortisation 18,19 57 28\nOther administrative expenses1 904 1 245\nInterest expenses 11 2 -\nTOTAL EXPENSES 4 460 4 039\nN ET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (259) (189)\nCOMPREHENSIVE RESULT (259) (189)\n1 Includes DCDD service charges and DIPL repairs and maintenance service charges.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nNORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION\nBalance sheet\nComprehensive operating statement Balance sheet\nAs at 30 June 2024\nFor the year ended 30 June 2024 As at 30 June 2024\nNote 2024 2023 Note 2024 2023\n$000 $000 $000 $000\nINCOME ASSETS\nGrants and subsidies revenue Current assets\nCurrent - Cash and deposits 13 480 653\nAppropriation Receivables 15 101 97\nOutput 4 2 997 2 061 T otal current assets 581 750\nSales of goods and services 5 299 419\nGoods and services received free of charge 6 904 1 245 Non-current assets\nOther income 8 1 125 Property, plant and equipment 18 44 -\nTOTAL INCOME 4 201 3 850 Intangibles 20 37 63\nTotal non-current assets 81 63\nEXPENSES TOTAL ASSETS 662 813\nEmployee expenses 9 2 289 1 892\nAdministrative expenses LIABILITIES\nProperty management 18 44 Current liabilities\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\nNORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION\nStatement of changes in equity\nStatement of changes in equity\nFor the year ended 30 June 2024\nFor the year ended 30 June 2024\nTransactions\nwith owners in\nEquity at Comprehensive their capacity Equity at\nNote 1 July result as owners 30 June\n$000 $000 $000 $000\n2023-24\nAccumulated funds (274) (259) - (3 006)\nTransfers from reserves 53 - - 53\n(2 694) (259) - (2 954)\n 28\nCapital – transactions with owners\nEquity injections\nCapital appropriation 17 - - 17\nEquity transfers in 1 257 - - 1 257\nOther equity injections 2 125 - - 2 125\nEquity withdrawals\nCapital withdrawal (298) - - (298)\nEquity transfers out\n3 101 - - 3 101\nTotal equity at end of financial 407 (259) - 147\nyear\n2022-23\nAccumulated funds (2 558) (189) - (2 747)\nTransfers from reserves 53 - - 53\n(2 505) (189) - (2 694)\n 28\nCapital – transactions with owners\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Comprehensive operating statement by output group\nElectoral Services Corporate and Total\nGovernance\nNote 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023\n$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent - - - - - -\nAppropriation\nOutput 4 2 997 2 061 - - 2 997 2 061\nSales of goods and services 5 299 419 - - 299 419\nInterest revenue - - - - -\nGoods and services received free 6 - - 904 1 245 904 1 245\nof charge\nOther income 8 1 125 - - 1 125\nTOTAL INCOME 3 297 2 606 904 1 245 4 201 3 850\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 9 2 138 1 729 151 163 2 289 1 892\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 18 44 - 18 44\nPurchases of goods and 10 1 173 814 17 16 1 190 830\nservices\nRepairs and maintenance - - - - - -\nDepreciation and amortisation 18,19 57 28 - 57 28\nOther administrative expenses1 - 904 1 245 904 1 245\nInterest expenses 11 2 - - 2 -\nTOTAL EXPENSES 3 388 2 615 1 072 1 424 4 460 4 039\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Provisions\n2024 2023\n$000 $000\nCurrent\nEmployee benefits\nRecreation leave 191 190\nLeave loading 20 18\nOther current provisions -\nOther provisions 41 31\n252 239\nTotal provisions 252 239\nEmployee benefits\nProvision for employee benefits include wages and salaries and recreation leave accumulated\nas a result of employees rendering services up to the reporting date.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $000 , $000 | COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT BY OUTPUT GROUP\nElectoral Corporate and Total\nServices Governance\nNote 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020\n$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue 4a\nCurrent - 2 - - - 2\nAppropriation 4b\nOutput 4 324 2 498 - - 4 324 2 498\nSales of goods and services 4c 343 75 - - 343 75\nInterest revenue - - - - - -\nGoods and services received free 5 - - 797 724 797 724\nof charge\nOther income 4d 4 4 - - 4 4\nTOT | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $00 | BUDGETARY INFORMATION\nCOMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT 2020-21\n2020-21\nOriginal Variance Note\nActual\nbudget\n$00 0 $00 0 $00 0\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent\nAppropriation\nOutput 4 324 4 021 303 1\nSales of goods and services 343 50 293 2\nGoods and services received free of charge 797 716 81\nOther income 4 - 4\nTOTAL INCOME 5 468 4 787 681\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 935 1 158 (1 777) 3\nAdministrative expenses\nPurchases of goods and s | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $1.892\nmillion, 1.892\nmillion | This includes any casual staff\nThe total employee employed for Legislative Assembly\nexpenses were by-elections, local government by-elections and other\nelectoral events during the reporting year.\napproximately $1.892\nmillion, or 46.9% of the Ongoing employee expenses are met from the annual\ntotal expenditure for appropriation with separate arrangements made for\nstaff employed for elections and project work.\nthe year\nStaff development\nThe NTEC par | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 35]\nNORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION NORTHERN TERRITORY ELECTORAL COMMISSION\nBalance sheet\nComprehensive operating statement Balance sheet\nAs at 30 June 2024\nFor the year ended 30 June 2024 As at 30 June 2024\nNote 2024 2023 Note 2024 2023\n$000 $000 $000 $000\nINCOME ASSETS\nGrants and subsidies revenue Current assets\nCurrent - Cash and deposits 13 480 653\nAppropriation Receivables 15 101 97\nOutput 4 2 997 2 061 T otal current assets 58 | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | Budgetary information\n2023-24 2023-24\nActual Original\nComprehensive operating statement budget Variance Note\n$000 $000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent - - -\nAppropriation\nOutput 2 997 1 597 1 400 1\nSales of goods and services 299 50 249 2\nGoods and services received free of charge 904 719 186\nOther income 1\nTOTAL INCOME 4 201 2 366 1 835\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 289 1 227 1 062 3\nAdministrative expenses\nPurchases of goods and | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $3.841 million, 18 staff, 3.841 million | During the reporting period, the Department of\nCorporate and Digital Development (DCDD)\ncontinued to provide support to the NTEC across a\nbroad range of corporate functions, including digital\nAt 30 June 2025, the NTEC\nservices, financial management, human resources,\nhad a headcount of 18 staff payroll, procurement, and property services.\n(11 ongoing, 7 fixed term\nStaff expenses\ncontracted staff)\nIn the 2024-25 reporting year, the NTEC’s total sta | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $12,000 , $0.31 million, 0.31 million | Actual expenses aligned with the final budget ($12,000 under budget), however, revenue\nrecognition of $0.31 million in the prior year resulted to a variance in income. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 34]\nComprehensive operating statement\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nNote 2025 2024\nNote 2025 2024\n$000 $000\n$000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent\nAppropriation\nOutput 4 5 785 2 997\nSales of goods and services 5 555 299\nGoods and services received free of charge 6 892 904\nOther income 7 6 1\nTOTAL INCOME 7 238 4 201\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 8 3 841 2 289\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 128 18\nPurchases of goods | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $2.935 million, 2.935 million, 53.0 per cent | STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND RECOGNITION\nStaff members attended the following development opportunities in 2020-2021:\n• ECANZ and Electoral Regulation Research Network conferences\n• Regulation of Australian Elections course run by the Electoral Regulation Research Network (ERRN)\nvia Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne\n• 2021 State Election and Legislative Council Elections – Tasmania (observer)\n• Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing\n• Fou | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $2.935 million, $1.670 million, $0.797 million, 2.935 million, 1.670 million, 0.797 million | Included in this was $2.935 million in staff costs, $1.670 million for\nadministrative expenses and $0.797 million for goods and services received free of charge (the latter\nfunded through DCDD). | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 38]\nCOMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT\nF OR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021\nNote 2021 2020\n$000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent 4a - 2\nAppropriation\nOutput 4b 4 324 2 498\nSales of goods and services 4c 343 75\nGoods and services received free of charge 5 797 724\nOther income 4d 4 4\nTOTAL INCOME 3 5 468 3 303\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 935 2 0 00\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 64 26\nPurchases of goods and services 7 | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $2.673 million, 2.673 million | [Page 27]\nCorporate\nObjective Staff expenses\nAn operating environment that features continuous In 2021-2022, the total employee expenses were\nimprovement, is open and supportive of staff, approximately $2.673 million, or 57.8% of the\npromotes professional growth, mutual respect and total expenditure for the year. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $2.673 million, $1.070 million, $0.775 million, 2.673 million, 1.070 million, 0.775 million | Included in this was the conduct of one fee-for-service election.\n$2.673 million in staff costs, $1.070 million for\nadministrative expenses and $0.775 million for goods\nand services received free of charge (the latter funded\nthrough DCDD). | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $1.892 million, 4 staff, 1.892 million | 9 permanent staff and\n4 staff on short term Staff expenses\ncontracts\nIn 2022-2023, the total employee expenses were\napproximately $1.892 million, or 46.9% of the total\nexpenditure for the year. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)` |\n| $0.352 million, $1.892 million, $0.830 million, $1.245 million, 0.352 million, 1.892 million | Included in this was\n$0.352 million in revenue (see Table 14).\n$1.892 million in staff costs, $0.830 million for\npurchases of goods and services and $1.245 million Fee-for-service elections are conducted for\nfor goods and services received free of charge (the government, non-government and community\nlatter funded through DCDD). | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000\n, $0.31 million, 0.31 million | Financial Performance\nNTEC’s financial performance in 2022-23 has been compared with the final budget for 2022-23 as set out in\nthe table below:\n2022-23 Actual financial performance and 2022-23 final approved budget\nActual performance 2023 Final budget 2023 Variance\n$000 $000 $000\nIncome 3 850 4 083 (233)\nExpenses 4 039 4 110 71\nNet surplus/ (deficit) (189) (27) (162)\nIn the 2022-23 financial year, NTEC conducted 15 local government by-elections | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)` |\n| $2.289 million, 17 staff, 2.289 million | As at 30 June, the\nNTEC had 17 staff DCDD also provides further digital services during\nelections to the NTEC, as well as support for human\nresource management, payroll, procurement, property\nOf these, 12 were and recruitment.\npermanent staff and\nStaff expenses\n5 were on short term\nIn the 2023-24 reporting year, the NTEC’s total staff\ncontracts\nemployee expenses were $2.289 million, or 51.3% of\nthe total expenditure for the year. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000\n, $0.3 million, 0.3 million | Financial performance\nNTEC’s financial performance in 2023-24 has been compared with the final budget for 2023-24 as set out in\nthe table below:\n2023-24 Actual financial performance and 2023-24 final approved budget\nActual performance 2024 Final budget 2024 Variance\n$000 $000 $000\nIncome 4 201 4 232 (31)\nExpenses 4 461 4 258 (203)\nNet surplus/(deficit) (259) (26) (234)\nIn the 2023-24 financial year, the NTEC conducted local government by-election | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 38]\nCOMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT\nF OR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021\nNote 2021 2020\n$000 $000\nINCOME\nGrants and subsidies revenue\nCurrent 4a - 2\nAppropriation\nOutput 4b 4 324 2 498\nSales of goods and services 4c 343 75\nGoods and services received free of charge 5 797 724\nOther income 4d 4 4\nTOTAL INCOME 3 5 468 3 303\nEXPENSES\nEmployee expenses 2 935 2 0 00\nAdministrative expenses\nProperty management 64 26\nPurchases of goods and services 7 | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n| $00 | [Page 40]\nSTATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY\nFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021\nTransactions\nwith owners\nEquity in their Equity\nat Comprehensive capacity as at\nNote 1 July result owners 30 June\n$00 0 $00 0 $00 0 $00 0\n2020-21\nAccumulated funds (2 055) (72) - (2 127)\nT ransfers from reserves 53 - - 53\n(2 002) (72) - (2 074)\n< Reserves> 24 - - - -\nCapital – transactions with owners\nEquity injections\nCapital appropriation 17 - - 17\nEquity transfers in 1 25 | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- In the lead-up to the 2024\nand professionalism of the staff of the Northern\nTerritory Election, the NTEC implemented a\nTerritory Electoral Commission, including over 500\ntargeted remote education and engagement\ncasual staff, whose efforts were instrumental in the\ninitiative, resulting in over 2,000 enrolment checks,\nsuccessful delivery of the 2024 Territory Election\nupdates, and new enrolments across the\nand planning to deliver the 2025 Local Government\nTerritory's 7 remote electoral divisions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The estimated useful lives for each class of asset are in accordance with the Treasurer’s Directions and\nare determined as follows:\n2021 2020\nPlant and equipment 3-6 years 3-6 years\nRight-of-use assets1 Lease term Lease term\nIntangibles (Computer software) 10 years 10 years\nAssets are depreciated or amortised from the date of acquisition or from the time an asset is completed\nand held ready for use.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nThe year in review\nEnrolment • The commission continued to utilise social\nmedia platforms Facebook, Instagram, Twitter\n• As at 30 June 2022, the number of enrolled and YouTube, to communicate with stakeholders\nTerritorians was 145,073, an increase of 2,358 throughout the year.\nfrom the previous financial year.\n• Public awareness campaigns were developed and\n• This leaves an estimated 19,400 eligible implemented in phases across social media, TV,\nTerritorians not on the electoral roll. radio, digital and print media for the 2021 Local\n• The AEC’s State of the Roll report puts the NT’s Government Elections and the Daly by-election.\nenrolment participation rate at 88.3% compared • The NTEC conducted 96 voting education\nto a national rate of 97.1%, at 30 June 2022, sessions to 2,145 participants and coordinated\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Visitors rely on the website to access\nvital information about upcoming election events,\nconduct enrolment transactions, and gain insights\nTo empower the into the NTEC’s various programs and initiatives.\ncommunity by ensuring\nIn 2022-23, there were a total of 16,289 views of\nthey are well-informed the NTEC website, and 32.6% of these visits were\nmade via a mobile device.\nabout their electoral\nIn June 2023, a redeveloped website was launched\nrights, responsibilities, the\nwhich was a pivotal milestone in the NTEC’s\nelectoral processes, and commitment to engage and educate Territorians\nabout their electoral rights.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- The estimated useful lives for each class of asset are in accordance with the Treasurer’s\nDirections and are determined as follows:\n2024 2023\nPlant and equipment 3-6 years 3-6 years\nAssets are depreciated from the date of acquisition or from the time an asset is completed and\nheld ready for use.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- 5.2.26 In summary, I recommend the following:\n– The definition of electoral expenditure in section 199 of the Act be reviewed.\n– That electoral expenditure by parties and candidates be capped in election years, provided the\nparties or candidates have opted to participate in the public funding benefits.\n– The cap should begin on 1 January of each election year and end thirty days after polling day.\n– Expenditure should be capped at $40 000 per candidate, up to a total of $1 million for parties\nwith candidates campaigning in all 25 electorates, and $40 000 for each unendorsed candidate.\n– Expenditure does not need to be reported throughout the campaign period but must be\nfullyreported within thirty days of the end of the capped period (sixty days after polling day).\n– The NTEC should be empowered to investigate the accuracy of the reported expenditure.\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf)`\n- That figure combined with the 36,128 early votes means that a total of 58,696 votes (or more\nthan 58.5 per cent) out of the total 100,304 cast were completed prior to Election Day.\n Source: `reviews/2019-ntec-submission-to-economic-scrutiny-committee-electoral-legislation-furthe.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/2019-ntec-submission-to-economic-scrutiny-committee-electoral-legislation-further-amendment-bill-serial-96.pdf)`\n- These amendments were first implemented at the 2020 Territory Election and resulted in 1,741 of\n2,150 (81.0%) declaration votes issued being accepted and admitted to the count (and therefore the\nsame number of enrolments were added to the NT roll).\n Source: `reviews/2022-submitted-to-jscem-inquiry-into-2022-federal-election.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/2022-submitted-to-jscem-inquiry-into-2022-federal-election.pdf)`\n- The following statistics are from FDEU processing within the NT from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021:\n• 9,558 FDEU letters sent\n• 8,746 people were enrolled as a result of letters sent\n• 739 people provided a suitable reason as to why their enrolment should not be updated (a\ncrossover between electors enrolling and the mailing of FDEU letters is responsible for the numbers\nnot balancing)\n• 103 enrolment actions cancelled due to other reasons, including updating their enrolment by other\nactions, death notifications and requests for further information not provided.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nTable 4: 2020 Territory Election – a snapshot\nIssue of writ Thursday 30 July 2020\nClose of electoral roll 5pm, Friday 31 July 2020 Total enrolment: 141,225\nClose of nominations 12 noon, Thursday 6 August 2020 111 candidates: 70 male, 41 female\nElection day Saturday 22 August 2020\nCasual staff employed 406\nElection costs $3.73 million (which equates to $26.42 per enrolled elector)\nVoter turnout 74.9%ormal voting rate\nElection\nEarly Postal Mobile Absent Declaration Total\nday\nVotes\n56,558 6,692 11,863 17,801 11,178 1,741\n105,833\n(53.4%) (6.3%) (11.2%) (16.8%) (10.6%) (1.6%)\nDetails regarding the 2020 Territory Election are in the 2020 Territory Election report.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Table 12 outlines\nthe engagement achieved by geo-targeted, in-language advertisements across Facebook during the 2020\nTerritory Election campaign for the period 1 July 2020 to the end of 22 August 2020 (election day).\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- Table 12: Facebook engagement statistics for geo-targeted in-language advertisements during the\n2020 Territory Election\nClick through\nLanguage Reach Impressions Frequency\nrate %\nArrernte 5,426 20,369 3.75 0.80\nKriol 80,064 630,618 7.88 0.61\nMurrinh Patha 1,297 6,624 5.11 0.41\nPitjantjatjara/Luritja 987 4,919 4.98 0.59\nTiwi 51,999 344,258 6.62 0.55\nWarlpiri 2,796 14,491 5.23 0.67\nWarumungu 1,860 12,324 6.63 0.66\nYolngu Matha 6,112 41,173 6.74 0.44\nTotals/averages: 150,541 1,074,776 5.86 0.59\nThe results for each language vary based on the size of the target audiences available in the language\nspecific geographic areas.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 3]\n3\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\n04 1 INTRODUCTION\n05 1.1 APPOINTMENT\n05 1.2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS\n06 1.3 TERMS OF REFERENCE\n07 1.4 GLOSSARY\n08 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY\n10 3 INQUIRY PROCESSES\n1O 3.1 GENERAL PROCESS\n10 3.2 PROCESS FOR INVESTIGATION OF PAST CONDUCT\n11 4 HISTORY OF POLITICAL DONATIONS AND FUNDING\nIN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY AND ELSEWHERE\n11 4.1 BRIEF HISTORY IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY\n14 4.2 DEVELOPMENTS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS\n19 5 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS\n19 5.1 GENERAL APPROACH\n20 5.2 ELECTORAL EXPENDITURE\n23 5.3 PUBLIC FUNDING\n25 5.4 DONATIONS\n29 5.5 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE\n30 5.6 AUDIT, ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS\n31 5.7 CONCLUDING REMARKS\n32 ANNEX A TERMS OF REFERENCE\n34 ANNEX B DISCUSSION PAPER\n51 ANNEX C SUBMISSIONS\n52 ANNEX D INTERVIEWS (BY DATE INTERVIEWED)\n53 ANNEX E PAST CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS\n53 E.1 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS\n54 E.2 FOUNDATION 51\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nTable 4: 2020 Territory Election – a snapshot\nIssue of writ Thursday 30 July 2020\nClose of electoral roll 5pm, Friday 31 July 2020 Total enrolment: 141,225\nClose of nominations 12 noon, Thursday 6 August 2020 111 candidates: 70 male, 41 female\nElection day Saturday 22 August 2020\nCasual staff employed 406\nElection costs $3.73 million (which equates to $26.42 per enrolled elector)\nVoter turnout 74.9%ormal voting rate\nElection\nEarly Postal Mobile Absent Declaration Total\nday\nVotes\n56,558 6,692 11,863 17,801 11,178 1,741\n105,833\n(53.4%) (6.3%) (11.2%) (16.8%) (10.6%) (1.6%)\nDetails regarding the 2020 Territory Election are in the 2020 Territory Election report.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 65]\n2021 Maturity analysis for financial liabilities\nCarrying Less than a 1 to 5 More than\namount year years 5 years Total\n$000 $000 $000 $000 $000\nLiabilities\nPayables 1 35 35 - - 35\nLease liabilities - - - - -\nTOTAL FINANCIAL\n35 35 - - 35\nLIABILITIES\n1Total amounts disclosed here exclude statutory amounts and accrued contract revenue\n2020 Maturity analysis for financial liabilities\nCarrying Less than a 1 to 5 More than\namount year years 5 years Total\n$000 $000 $000 $000 $000\nLiabilities\nPayables 1 22 22 - - 22\nLease liabilities 21 21 - - 21\nTOTAL FINANCIAL\n43 43 - - 43\nLIABILITIES\n(l) Market risk\nMarket risk is the risk the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of\nchanges in market prices.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n- The NTEC’s election management system remains During 2022-23, netVote was used for 8 enterprise\na significant risk to the agency and the NTG due agreement ballots.\nto the critical issues present in the system and its\nnon-compliance with the NTG’s ICT architecture and Support for elections from DCDD\nsecurity standards.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- Passing on the full costs\nThe NTEC’s election management system remains a\nwould likely deter agencies from using the software,\nsignificant risk to the agency and the NT Government\neven with the convenience benefits it offers to voters.\ndue to the critical issues present in the system, and\nits non-compliance with the NTG’s architecture and During 2023-24, netVote was used for 3 enterprise\nsecurity standards.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- 2023\nCarrying Less than 1 to 5 More than\namount a year years 5 years Total\n$000 $000 $000 $000 $000\nLiabilities\nPayables1 112 112 - - 112\nLease liabilities - - - - -\nTotal financial liabilities 112 112 - - 112\n1Amounts disclosed exclude statutory amounts and accruals (such as AOTA, accrued expenses,\nunearned revenue and provisions), as these do not meet the definition of financial instrument and\ntherefore amounts will not be recognised in the balance sheet.\nd) Market risk\nMarket risk is the risk the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate\nbecause of changes in market prices.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- A summary of the event is provided in\nTable 7 below:\nIssue writ Thursday 1 August 2024\nClose of electoral roll 5:00 pm, Friday 2 August 2024 Total enrolment: 153,250\nClose of nominations 12 noon, Thursday 8 August 2024 Total number of candidates: 80\nElection day Saturday 24 August 2024\nCasual staff positions 545\nElection costs $5.03 million (which equates to $32.84 per enrolled elector)\nVoter turnout 68.5%\nElection\nEarly Postal Mobile Absent Declaration Total\nday\nVotes cast 56,568 5,609 10,913 17,416 12,838 1,557\n(53.9%) (5.3%) (10.4%) (16.6%) (12.2%) (1.5%) 104,901\nFull details and data related to the election will be provided in the 2024 Territory Election report to be published in\nearly 2026.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- A number of community of\nThe NTEC participated in 2 audits in 2024-25; the\npractice groups have been established across\nEnd of Year Review for 2023-24 and the Value for\nelectoral commissions with staff meeting to discuss\nTerritory Audit.\ntopics including election finance, financial disclosure\nThe End of Year Review resulted in one minor matter,\nand election operations. communications and\nand the Value for Territory audit found a satisfactory\nlevel compliance with no matters identified. engagement\nIn January 2025 the Auditor-General’s office Freedom of Information\nadvised the NTEC that would not be included in\nrequests\ntheir scheduled assurance program for the 2024-25\nfinancial year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 5.4 DONATIONS\nBANS\n5.4.1 Some submissions called for a total ban on donations to parties and candidates.94 Mark Guyula\nMLA noted the risk of ‘loss of [the] primary tie to civil society’ faced by political participants who\nbecome wholly dependent on the state for finances.95\n5.4.2 Some submissions suggested limiting donations to individuals on the NT electoral roll.96 This\nwas attempted in NSW in 2012, but the High Court found it to be constitutionally invalid in the\nUnions NSW case because the law lacked an evidence-based rationale for restricting donations\nfrom non-voters (like corporations and unions).97\n5.4.3 In the course of my Inquiry I have not been presented with the considerable amount of evidence\nwhich would be required to prove that those who are not eligible to vote pose a great risk\nto the integrity of the electoral process.\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf)`\n- ISSUES REFLECTED IN THE TERMS OF REFERENCE\n• The structure and activities of Foundation 51 and its relationship to the Country Liberal Party\n• Compliance of Labor associated entity Harold Nelson Holdings with their disclosure obligations\nCONCERNS ABOUT TRANSPARENCY\n• Paid labour classified as volunteer contributions during the 2016 election campaign\n• Donations made under the names of third parties\n• Donations undisclosed by donors and/or parties\n• Lack of public access to or audit of the MLA’s Register of Interests\nLIMITATIONS IN THE ELECTORAL ACT (NT)\n• Long delays between the filing of financial returns and them being made available to the public\n• The Electoral Commission’s lack of statutory power to impose fines for breaches of the Act\n• Three year limitation period preventing the Electoral Commission taking action in response to\nhistorical breaches of the Act\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pdf)`\n- That is, unless the Redistribution Committee is of the opinion that the\nsecond proposed redistribution is the only feasible option, it must invite objections to\nthe second proposed redistribution if it ‘would result in the sum of electors added and\nthe electors removed, from the first proposed redistribution, being greater than 15%\nof the total electors in that division.’16\n3.5 In the absence of any precedents elsewhere in Australia, NTEC subsequently\nproposed that:\nsection 145B(1) of the Bill be amended by removing the 15 per cent change in\nelector numbers determining whether a second objection period is required, and\nleave that decision to the discretion of the Redistribution Committee.17\n3.6 By way of clarification, the Department advised the Committee that:\nthe precedent that exists in other jurisdictions is that an Augmented Committee\n(i.e.\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pdf)`\n- Sincerely,\nIain Loganathan\nNorthern Territory\nElectoral Commissioner\nPlease find attached:\n NTEC COVID-19 Management Plan\n COVID-19 Response Plan - NTEC Staff – Internal\n COVID-19 Guideline - Travel to remote areas NTEC staff\n COVID-19 Individual risk assessment - Travel to remote areas pre-departure form NTEC\nstaff\n COVID-19 Incident Protocol - Suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 for NTEC staff\n COVID-19 Procedure - Operating a voting centre NTEC staff\nPage 4 of 4\n Source: `reviews/submission-to-the-joint-standing-committee-on-electoral-matters-13112020.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/submission-to-the-joint-standing-committee-on-electoral-matters-13112020.pdf)`\n- Recommendation 3 addresses some key aspects of the Election timetable and in part states:\n• Bulk nominations by parties are lodged by 5pm, the Wednesday following writ issue and other\nnominations by 12 noon a day later, 16 days before Election Day.\n• The declaration of nominations and draw for positions on the ballot paper follow the close of\nnominations on the Thursday afternoon, as soon as practical.\n Source: `reviews/2019-ntec-submission-to-economic-scrutiny-committee-electoral-legislation-furthe.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/2019-ntec-submission-to-economic-scrutiny-committee-electoral-legislation-further-amendment-bill-serial-96.pdf)`\n- ELECTIONS TARGETS FOR 2021-22\n• Conduct the 2021 Local Government Elections in August.\n• Produce individual council reports on the conduct of the 2021 Local Government Elections.\n• Write and submit (whole election) report on the conduct of the 2021 Local Government Elections\nwith recommendations for procedural and legislative changes.\n• Conduct fee-for-service elections, including NTPS enterprise agreements.\n• Implement recommendations from the 2020 Territory Election Report.\n• Trial of extended voting services through council delivery centres in remote communities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 27]\nCorporate\nObjective Staff expenses\nAn operating environment that features continuous In 2021-2022, the total employee expenses were\nimprovement, is open and supportive of staff, approximately $2.673 million, or 57.8% of the\npromotes professional growth, mutual respect and total expenditure for the year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf)`\n- An operating environment\nthat features continuous During the reporting year, 134 casual workers\ncommenced employment with the NTEC, most of\nimprovement, is open and\nwhich were part of the preparations for the 2024\nsupportive of staff, and Territory Election, although casual staff were also\nemployed for the remote community engagement\npromotes professional\nprogram and local government by-elections.\ngrowth, mutual respect\nTable 14 (on page 25) and Figure 1 (on page 26) show\nand recognition of the core staff profiles and organisation structure\nfor the agency.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- In preparation for the 2025 Local\nimprovement, is open and Government Elections in August 2025, additional\nshort-term election staff were also employed or\nsupportive of staff, and\nseconded from other electoral commissions to assist\npromotes professional with planning and delivery.\ngrowth, mutual respect\nTable 16 and Figure 1 (on page 26) show the core\nand recognition of staff profiles and organisation structure for the\nagency.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Objectives and funding 1. a certification of the financial statements\n2. a comprehensive operating statement\nThe Northern Territory Electoral Commission (the 3. a balance sheet\ncommission, NTEC) was established in March 4. a statement of changes in equity\n2004 to support government by providing a fair, 5. a cash flow statement and\nimpartial and professional electoral service and 6. applicable explanatory notes to the financial\nensuring there is an opportunity for the people of statements.\nthe Northern Territory to participate in free and\ndemocratic elections.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)`\n- The following amounts were recognised in the statement of comprehensive income for the year\nin respect of leases where the NTEC is the lessee:\n2024 2023\n$000 $000\nDepreciation expense of right-of-use assets 31 -\nInterest expense on lease liabilities 2 -\nExpense relating to short-term leases 5 -\nExpense relating to leases of low-value assets - -\nVariable lease payments, not included in the measurement of lease - -\nliabilities\nIntergovernmental leases - -\nIncome from subleasing right-of-use assets - -\nGains or losses arising from sale and leaseback transactions - -\nTotal amount recognised in the Comprehensive Operating 38 -\nStatement\n56 | Northern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2023-24\n25\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 7,8,9,10]\nAssembly and representation reviews for local\n• Increased attendance at events including,\ngovernment\nforums, expos, workshops etc.\n• System stability and security, maintaining high\n• Increased interactions by stakeholders with\nintegrity in the delivery of election events\nNTEC communication channels\nWhat are our outcomes:\n• Improved distribution and reach in\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies communications across the election cycle\nphases and key activities\n• Increased voter participation and decrease in the\n• Service Plan in place for each general election number of informal votes\nsupporting the management of the election and\n• Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nstakeholder awareness\nof the NTEC\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2024-25 | 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nInquiry into the Electoral Amendment Bill 2018\n2 Provisions of the Bill\nBackground to the Bill\n2.1 In presenting the Bill, the Chief Minister noted that “the proposed electoral reforms\nare part of the development of a strong integrity framework for the Northern\nTerritory.”4 Based on recommendations from the Northern Territory Electoral\nCommission’s 2016 Northern Territory Election Report5 regarding the electoral\nboundary redistribution process, the Chief Minister advised that the Bill sought to:\nimprove participation of Territorians in elections and voting, and to increase public\nsupport and confidence in our system of governance … the amendments set out\nin this Bill will support an impartial, independent and clear electoral boundary\nprocess.6\n2.2 With regards to the latter, the Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights\naccompanying the Bill noted that:\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pdf)`\n- It assists in\nmaintaining a robust process even with the change to a single redistribution\ncommittee;\nd) ‘the number of electors in each proposed division should be equal’ is clarified\nas the primary object of redistribution – the basis of the one vote: one value\nprinciple;\ne) inclusion of the timeframe and justification for calculation of the quota of\nelectors during the redistribution process enacts current convention,\nincreases understanding and reinforces the transparency and integrity of the\nprocess;\nf) further specifying the content of the redistribution report supports the\nRedistribution Committee in providing full reasons for their decisions,\nstrengthening transparency and integrity of the process; and\ng) specifying that a redistribution process is ceased where an extraordinary\ngeneral election is called, clarifies the status of a process in that event.10\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2020-2021-annual-report.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2021-2022-annual-report.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/NTEC-Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://ntec.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1567628/ntec-annual-report-2024-25.pdf\n- `reviews/apo-nid188771-1232916.pdf` - reviews - https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/submissions-and-inquiries/apo-nid188771-1232916.pdf\n- `reviews/final_consultation_discussion_paper.pdf` - 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Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:46:34.634353+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-NT-016\n**Jurisdiction**: Northern Territory\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 57\n- Unique legislation references found: 47\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 41 |\n| Regulation | 6 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Local Government Act 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 33\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Local+Government+Act+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/2022-submitted-to-jscem-inquiry-into-2022-federal-election.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- .............................................................................................. 13\nLegislative changes – Electoral Act 2004 ............................................................................................... 13\nLegislative changes - Local Government Act 2019 and Local Government (Electoral) Regulations ............... 13\nNT Legislative Assembly election .......................................................................................................... 13\nNT local government elections ......................\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- mutual respect.\nLEGISLATIVE BASE\nThe following Acts and Regulations are administered by the Commission:\n• The Electoral Act 2004 and Regulations under that Act.\n• The Referendums Act 1998 and Regulations under that Act.\n• Electoral provisions contained in the Local Government Act 2019 and the Local Government\n(Electoral) Regulations 2021.\nFrom 23 April 2015, amended legislation gave councils the option to determine their service provider for\nthe conduct of by-elections. General elections remain the responsibility of the Electoral Commissio\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- tion of divisional boundaries will commence in February 2023.\nREVIEWS OF REPRESENTATION BY COUNCILS\nLocal government in the Northern Territory comprises five municipal councils, nine regional councils, two\ncommunity government councils, and one shire council.\nThe Local Government Act 2019 established a new Local Government Representation Committee\nconsisting of the CEO of the Local Government Association of the NT, the Electoral Commissioner and the\nSurveyor-General. This committee is responsible for determining any division of a council area\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- l area in\nwhich they are enrolled\n• modernised candidate photograph requirements to allow for electronic images as well as printed\nphotographs\n• changes to countback rules to minimise the chance of lots being drawn if candidates have the same\nnumber of votes.\nThe Local Government Act 2019 also includes donation and loan disclosure requirements for local\ngovernment candidates. This change will not apply to the 2021 Local Government Elections as they apply\nto general elections and by-elections from 1 July 2022 onwards. This will require candidat\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ....17\nForeword............................................................................ 7 Legislative changes – Electoral Act 2004 ................... 17\nAgency overview.............................................................. 8 Legislative changes - Local Government Act 2019 and\nLocal Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021 .....17\nPurpose .............................................................................8\nNT Legislative Assembly General Election ................17\nVision ...............................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial Management Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 19\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Financial+Management+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s page\n\n[page 37]\nCERTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nWe certify that the attached financial statements for the Northern Territory Electoral Commission have\nbeen prepared based on proper accounts and records in accordance with the prescribed format, the\nFinancial Management Act 1995 and Treasurer’s Directions.\nWe further state that the information set out in the comprehensive operating statement, balance sheet,\nstatement of changes in equity, cash flow statement, and notes to and forming part of the financial\nstatements, presents fairly\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- s through which the commission controls resources to carry\non its functions and deliver outputs.\n2. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES\n(a) Statement of compliance\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Financial\nManagement Act 1995 and related Treasurer’s Directions. The Financial Management Act 1995 requires\nNTEC to prepare financial statements for the year ended 30 June based on the form determined by the\nTreasurer. The form of agency financial statements should include:\n(i) a certifi\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- unless otherwise specified.\n(k) Contributions by and distributions to government\nNTEC may receive contributions from government where the government is acting as owner of the NTEC.\nConversely, NTEC may make distributions to government. In accordance with the Financial Management\nAct 1995 and Treasurer’s Directions, certain types of contributions and distributions, including those\nrelating to administrative restructures, have been designated as contributions by, and distributions to,\ngovernment. These designated contributions and distributions\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ense (less than $500) in\n2020-21 and 2019-20.\n44 Back to contents page\n\n[page 51]\n9. WRITE-OFFS, POSTPONEMENTS, WAIVER, GIFTS AND EX GRATIA PAYMENTS\nAgency\nNo. of No. of\n2021 2020\ntrans. trans.\n$000 $000\nWrite-offs, postponements and waivers under the\n1 1 3 1\nFinancial Management Act 1995\nRepresented by:\nAmounts written off, postponed and waived by the\nTreasurer\nIrrecoverable amounts payable to the Territory or an agency\n- - - -\nwritten off\nLosses or deficiencies of money written off 1 1 3 1\nPublic property written off - - - -\nWaiver or postpo\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- e arisen between the end of the financial year and the date of this report that require\nadjustment to, or disclosure in these financial statements.\n60 Back to contents page\n\n[page 67]\n30. ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’S TRUST ACCOUNT\nIn accordance with section 7 of the Financial Management Act 1995, an Accountable Officer’s Trust\nAccount has been established for the receipt of money to be held in trust.\nA summary of activity is shown below:\nOpening Closing\nNature of trust money balance Receipts Payments balance\n1 July 2020 30 June 2021\nRetention money -\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Commonwealth+Electoral+Act+1918\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/2017-response-to-inquiry-into-political-donations.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/final_consultation_discussion_paper.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rdised business classification\nscheme.\n7 Back to contents page\n\n[page 14]\nAGENCY FUNCTI0NS\nENROLMENT\nOBJECTIVE\nContribute to the maintenance and security of a joint roll of eligible Northern Territory electors.\nROLL MAINTENANCE\nThe enrolment provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 apply for Northern Territory purposes.\nTherefore, if an eligible person residing in the Territory is enrolled on the Commonwealth electoral roll,\nhe or she is automatically enrolled for NT Legislative Assembly and NT local government elections. This is\nin acc\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- duplicate entry on the roll due to an official error e.g. a transfer of enrolment not\nmatched to an existing enrolment.\n• Cancellations - removals of individuals from the electoral roll who have not maintained their eligibility status\nfor enrolment under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.\n14 | Northern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2021-22\n\n[page 15]\nTable 4: Enrolment by NT Legislative Assembly division – at 30 June 2022\nDivision Division Division\nArafura 5,309 Drysdale 5,980 Namatjira 5,729\nAraluen 5,884 Fannie Bay 5,568 Ne\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- moval of a duplicate entry on the roll due to an official error e.g. a transfer of enrolment\nnot matched to an existing enrolment.\n• Cancellations - removals of electors from the electoral roll who have not maintained their eligibility for\nenrolment under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, including those moved to provisional enrolment status.\n• Interstate transfers out of NT - electors previously enrolled in the NT transferring their enrolment to\nanother jurisdiction.\n• Transfers between divisions/changes within divisions - electors notifying\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- moval of a duplicate entry on the roll due to an official error e.g. a transfer of enrolment not matched to an existing\nenrolment.\n• Cancellations - removals of electors from the electoral roll who have not maintained their eligibility for enrolment under the\nCommonwealth Electoral Act 1918, including those moved to provisional enrolment status.\n• Interstate transfers out of NT - electors previously enrolled in the NT transferring their enrolment to another jurisdiction.\n• Transfers between divisions/changes within divisions - electors notifying\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- moval of a duplicate entry on the roll due to an official error e.g. a transfer of enrolment not matched to an existing\nenrolment.\n• Cancellations - removals of electors from the electoral roll who have not maintained their eligibility for enrolment under the\nCommonwealth Electoral Act 1918, including those moved to provisional enrolment status.\n• Interstate transfers out of NT - electors previously enrolled in the NT transferring their enrolment to another jurisdiction.\n• Transfers between divisions/changes within divisions - electors notifying\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electoral Amendment Act 2016\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Electoral+Amendment+Act+2016\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- A\n____________________\nAct No. [ ] of 2016\n____________________\nAn Act to amend the Electoral Act\n[Assented to [ ] 2016]\n[Second reading [ ] 2016]\nThe Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory enacts as follows:\n1 Short title\nThis Act may be cited as the Electoral Amendment Act 2016.\n2 Act amended\nThis Act amends the Electoral Act.\n3 Section 3 amended\nSection 3\ninsert (in alphabetical order)\nclose associate, for Part 10, Division 3A, see section 198A.\ndonation, for Part 10, Division 3A, see section 198A.\nliquor or gambling industry busin\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- econd corporation carrying voting\nrights in respect of one or more subject matters capable\nof resolution at a general meeting of the second\ncorporation, is held by persons holding legal title to, or a\nbeneficial interest, direct or indirect, whether by medium\nElectoral Amendment Act 2016 2\n\n[page 80]\n80\nof interposed corporations or trusts or otherwise, in not\nless than 50% of the shares in the corporation carrying\nvoting rights of the same kind.\ndonation means a donation that is a gift or loan mentioned in\nDivision 3.\nliquor or gambling indu\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- a donation on behalf of a prohibited donor.\n(3) A person must not accept a donation that is wholly or partly made\nby a prohibited donor or by a person on behalf of a prohibited\ndonor.\n(4) A prohibited donor must not solicit another person to make a\ndonation.\nElectoral Amendment Act 2016 3\n\n[page 81]\n81\n(5) A person must not solicit another person on behalf of a prohibited\ndonor to make a donation.\n(6) A person who contravenes any of subsections (1) to (5) commits an\noffence.\nMaximum penalty: 200 penalty units.\n198C Determination that person\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- in the manner that the Commissioner considers\nappropriate.\n(7) An applicant must not make an application under this section that\nthe applicant knows contains information that is false or misleading\nin a material particular.\nMaximum penalty: 200 penalty units.\nElectoral Amendment Act 2016 4\n\n[page 82]\n82\n5 Expiry of Act\nThis Act expires on the day after it commences.\nElectoral Amendment Act 2016 5\n\n[page 83]\n83\n\n[page 84]\n84\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- r this section that\nthe applicant knows contains information that is false or misleading\nin a material particular.\nMaximum penalty: 200 penalty units.\nElectoral Amendment Act 2016 4\n\n[page 82]\n82\n5 Expiry of Act\nThis Act expires on the day after it commences.\nElectoral Amendment Act 2016 5\n\n[page 83]\n83\n\n[page 84]\n84\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Northern+Territory+%28Self-Government%29+Act+1978\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s.\nTherefore, if an eligible person residing in the Territory is enrolled on the Commonwealth electoral roll,\nhe or she is automatically enrolled for NT Legislative Assembly and NT local government elections. This is\nin accordance with the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978. Amendments to the Electoral Act\n2004, in force at 2 March 2016, included an express provision regarding compulsory enrolment.\nSection 20 of the Electoral Act 2004 provides for the Administrator to enter into an arrangement with the\nGovernor-General for the m\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- lities\n8 | Northern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2022-23\n\n[page 9]\nAgency functions\nAgency\nfunctions\nENROLMENT ELECTIONS\nPUBLIC CORPORATE\nAWARENESS\n\n[page 10]\nNorthern Territory electoral roll\nEnrolment\nAs provided by the Northern Territory (Self-\nGovernment) Act 1978 (Cth), the enrolment\nprovisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act\nContribute to the 1918 apply for electors in the Northern Territory.\nTherefore, if an eligible person residing in the\nmaintenance and security\nTerritory is enrolled on the Commonwealth\nof a joi\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- - Annual Report 2023-24\n\n[page 9]\nAgency functions\nEnrolment Elections\nPublic Awareness Corporate\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2023-24 | 9\n\n[page 10]\nNorthern Territory electoral roll\nEnrolment\nAs provided by the Northern Territory (Self-\nGovernment) Act 1978 (Cth), the enrolment\nprovisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act\nContribute to the 1918 apply for electors in the Northern Territory.\nTherefore, if an eligible person residing in the\nmaintenance and security\nTerritory is enrolled on the Commonwealth\nof a joi\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- sources\nthe 2024 Territory Election\nin August. • remediating, safeguarding and testing the election\nmanagement system and related IT systems\n• procurement of election materials.\nNT Legislative Assembly\nby-elections\nAs per section 19 of the Northern Territory (Self-\nGovernment) Act 1978, a by-election is required where\na casual vacancy arises during the period of 3 years\nand 6 months after the first meeting of the Legislative\nAssembly following the last general election. This period\nended on 20 April 2024.\nThere were no Legislative Assembly\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ommission - Annual Report 2024-25\n\n[page 9]\nAgency functions\nEnrolment Elections\nPublic Awareness Corporate\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2024-25 | 9\n\n[page 10]\nNorthern Territory electoral roll\nAs provided by the Northern Territory (Self-\nGovernment) Act 1978 (Cth), the enrolment\nprovisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act\nEnrolment 1918 apply for electors in the Northern Territory.\nTherefore, if an eligible person residing in the\nTerritory is enrolled on the Commonwealth\nelectoral roll, they are automatically en\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Constitutional+Convention+%28Election%29+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- gulations 2021.\nFrom 23 April 2015, amended legislation gave councils the option to determine their service provider for\nthe conduct of by-elections. General elections remain the responsibility of the Electoral Commission.\nUnder the Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011, the NTEC is charged with conducting any election\nfor delegates to a constitutional convention to discuss statehood for the Northern Territory.\nGeneral and financial management of the Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011 remains with the\nDepartment o\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- he Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011, the NTEC is charged with conducting any election\nfor delegates to a constitutional convention to discuss statehood for the Northern Territory.\nGeneral and financial management of the Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011 remains with the\nDepartment of the Legislative Assembly.\n3 Back to contents page\n\n[page 10]\nAGENCY PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS\nThe NTEC provides independent, impartial, quality and accessible electoral services to the people of the\nNorthern Territory, the NT Legisl\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- with the Australian election for delegates to a constitutional convention\nElectoral Commission (AEC), interstate electoral to discuss statehood for the NT.\nauthorities and other organisations. General and financial management of the\nConstitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011 remains\nwith the Department of the Legislative Assembly.\n8 | Northern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2021-22\n\n[page 9]\nAgency purpose and functions\nThe NTEC provides independent, impartial, quality NTEC activities\nand accessible electoral serv\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Elections Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Elections+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- election.\naims to ensure that the number of electors in each\ndivision is as near to equal as practicable, and includes\nseveral stages of public consultation.\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2022-23 | 15\n\n[page 16]\nLegislative changes –\nElections\nElectoral Act 2004\nThere were no legislative amendments to the Electoral\nAct 2004 or the Electoral Regulations 2004 during the\nConduct elections that\nreporting period.\nare impartial, efficient,\nLegislative changes -\ntransparent and in\naccordance with the law. Local Government A\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- bolishing the Anindilyakwa Ward and established a new\nlocal government area of Groote Archipelago Regional\nCouncil and confirmed 7 members are to be elected.\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2023-24 | 15\n\n[page 16]\nLegislative changes –\nElections\nElectoral Act 2004\nThere were no legislative amendments to the Electoral\nAct 2004 or the Electoral Regulations 2004 during the\nConduct elections that reporting period.\nare impartial, efficient,\nLegislative changes -\ntransparent and in\nLocal Government Act 2019\naccordance with t\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- e. The\nwards were to be implemented at the 2025 Local\nGovernment Elections in August 2025.\nNTEC staff at the COTA NT event for senior Territorians in Darwin.\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2024-25 | 15\n\n[page 16]\nLegislative changes –\nElections Electoral Act 2004 and Electoral\nRegulations 2004\nThere were no legislative amendments to the Electoral\nConduct elections that Act 2004 or the Electoral Regulations 2004 during the\nreporting period.\nare impartial, efficient,\nLegislative changes -\ntransparent and in\nLocal Govern\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Funding%2C+Expenditure+and+Disclosures+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- to run influential campaigns without access\nto the wealth required to buy significant ‘airtime’.74 Clare Hasewski also suggested that\nthe media already present the campaign platforms of candidates and parties without paid\nadvertisements.75\n67S 200.\n68Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(a), Electoral Regulations 2009 (SA) s 18A(1)(a).\n69Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(j), Electoral Regulations 2009 (SA) s 18A(3)(d)(xi).\n70Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(h\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- uggested that\nthe media already present the campaign platforms of candidates and parties without paid\nadvertisements.75\n67S 200.\n68Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(a), Electoral Regulations 2009 (SA) s 18A(1)(a).\n69Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(j), Electoral Regulations 2009 (SA) s 18A(3)(d)(xi).\n70Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(h).\n71Electoral Act (NT) s 199, definition of ‘electoral expenditure’ (g).\n72Electoral Act 1992 (ACT) s 198, definition o\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- 200.\n68Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(a), Electoral Regulations 2009 (SA) s 18A(1)(a).\n69Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(j), Electoral Regulations 2009 (SA) s 18A(3)(d)(xi).\n70Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 87(2)(h).\n71Electoral Act (NT) s 199, definition of ‘electoral expenditure’ (g).\n72Electoral Act 1992 (ACT) s 198, definition of ‘electoral expenditure’ (a)(vii).\n73Submissions made by Mark Guyula MLA, Clare Hasewski and the 1 Territory Party.\n74Submi\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Local+Government+%28Electoral%29+Regulations+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- and Regulations are administered by the Commission:\n• The Electoral Act 2004 and Regulations under that Act.\n• The Referendums Act 1998 and Regulations under that Act.\n• Electoral provisions contained in the Local Government Act 2019 and the Local Government\n(Electoral) Regulations 2021.\nFrom 23 April 2015, amended legislation gave councils the option to determine their service provider for\nthe conduct of by-elections. General elections remain the responsibility of the Electoral Commission.\nUnder the Constitutional Convention (Election) Act\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ........................................... 7 Legislative changes – Electoral Act 2004 ................... 17\nAgency overview.............................................................. 8 Legislative changes - Local Government Act 2019 and\nLocal Government (Electoral) Regulations 2021 .....17\nPurpose .............................................................................8\nNT Legislative Assembly General Election ................17\nVision .................................................................................8\nNT Legislative\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ndments to the Electoral\nConduct elections that Act 2004 or the Electoral Regulations 2004 during the\nreporting period.\nare impartial, efficient,\nLegislative changes -\ntransparent and in\nLocal Government Act 2019 and\naccordance with the law.\nLocal Government (Electoral)\nRegulations 2021\nComing into effect on 27 June 2025, amendments\nwere made to the following Local Government\n(Electoral) Regulations as requested by the NTEC:\n• Regulation 7 (Form of nomination):\nAn amendment to allow, in addition to the\nenrolled name, for a nominee to state t\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Government Act 2008\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Local+Government+Act+2008\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/2019-ntec-submission-to-economic-scrutiny-committee-electoral-legislation-furthe.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Assembly boundaries. The inaugural Local Government\nRepresentation Committee will commence the first council representation reviews under this new\nlegislation in June 2022, 10 months after election day of the next general election.\nHowever, under the previous Local Government Act 2008, councils were responsible for their own\nrepresentation reviews, and these commenced in 2019 (prior to the above legislative changes) in\npreparation for the 2021 Local Government Elections. In December 2020, changes to ward boundaries\nand structures within 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- came into\neffect 1 July 2021.\nLegislative changes -\nLocal Government Act 2019 and NT Legislative Assembly General\nLocal Government (Electoral) Election\nRegulations 2021\nThe next Legislative Assembly general election is\nscheduled for August 2024.\nThe previous Local Government Act 2008 was repealed\nand replaced with the Local Government Act 2019\nNT Legislative Assembly\nwhich came into effect 1 July 2021 and was applicable\nat the 2021 Local Government Elections. This included by-elections\nthe introduction of provisional voting for unenrolled\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- nconsistent.\nThe 2016 Territory Election Report recommended increasing the expiation fee for failing to vote at a\nLegislative Assembly election from $25 to $50\nThe Commission supports this increase because it would harmonise the expiation fee in line with the\nLocal Government Act 2008.\nPage 7 of 7\n Source: `reviews/2019-ntec-submission-to-economic-scrutiny-committee-electoral-legislation-furthe.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Public+Sector+Employment+and+Management+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- to provide the Annual Report of the Northern Territory Electoral\nCommission for the 2022-23 reporting year.\nThe report details the commission’s performance, key achievements and outlook for\nthe year ending 30 June 2023. It was prepared in accordance with the Public Sector\nEmployment and Management Act 1993, the Financial Management Act 1995 and the\nInformation Act 2002.\nAdditional copies have been provided for tabling in the Legislative Assembly within\nthree sitting days after its receipt.\nYours sincerely,\nIain Loganathan\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- to provide the Annual Report of the Northern Territory Electoral\nCommission for the 2023-24 reporting year.\nThe report details the commission’s performance, key achievements and outlook for\nthe year ending 30 June 2024. It was prepared in accordance with the Public Sector\nEmployment and Management Act 1993, the Financial Management Act 1995 and the\nInformation Act 2002.\nAdditional copies have been provided for tabling in the Legislative Assembly within 3\nsitting days after its receipt.\nYours sincerely,\nKirsten Kelly\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commissioner\n24\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- to provide the Annual Report of the Northern Territory Electoral\nCommission for the 2024-25 reporting year.\nThe report details the commission’s performance, key achievements and outlook for\nthe year ending 30 June 2025. It was prepared in accordance with the Public Sector\nEmployment and Management Act 1993, the Financial Management Act 1995 and the\nInformation Act 2002.\nAdditional copies have been provided for tabling in the Legislative Assembly within\n3 sitting days after its receipt.\nYours sincerely,\nKirsten Kelly\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commissioner\n20\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Treasurer’s Directions. The Financial Management Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Treasurer%E2%80%99s+Directions.+The+Financial+Management+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- sources to carry\non its functions and deliver outputs.\n2. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES\n(a) Statement of compliance\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Financial\nManagement Act 1995 and related Treasurer’s Directions. The Financial Management Act 1995 requires\nNTEC to prepare financial statements for the year ended 30 June based on the form determined by the\nTreasurer. The form of agency financial statements should include:\n(i) a certification of the financial statements\n(ii) a comprehensive operating stat\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- dard was issued but not\na) Statement of compliance\nyet effective. This accounting standard has not been\nadopted early for 2022-23.\nThe financial statements have been prepared in\naccordance with the requirements of the Financial\nManagement Act 1995 and related Treasurer’s\nDirections. The Financial Management Act 1995\nrequires the NTEC to prepare financial statements for\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2022-23 | 39\n\n[page 40]\nAASB 2022-10 Amendments to Australian Central Holding Authority\nAccounting Standards – Fair Value Measurement of The Central\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- esources to carry on its functions and deliver outputs.\n2. Statement of significant accounting policies\na) Statement of compliance\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the\nFinancial Management Act 1995 and related Treasurer’s Directions. The Financial Management\nAct 1995 requires the NTEC to prepare financial statements for the year ended 30 June based\non the form determined by the Treasurer. The form of agency financial statements should\ninclude:\n1) a certification of the financial statements\n2) a comprehensive operating sta\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Local+Government+%28Electoral%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tial, efficient,\nLegislative changes -\ntransparent and in\naccordance with the law. Local Government Act 2019\nThere were no legislative amendments to Chapter\n8 of the Local Government Act 2019 that refers\nto local government elections nor the Local\nGovernment (Electoral) Regulations 2019 during\nthe reporting period.\nHowever the new Local Government Act 2019, which\ncame into effect 1 July 2021 introduced a donations\ndisclosure scheme for local government elections.\nIn the reporting\nyear, the NTEC The new disclosure requirements require all\ncon\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- g the\nConduct elections that reporting period.\nare impartial, efficient,\nLegislative changes -\ntransparent and in\nLocal Government Act 2019\naccordance with the law.\nThere were no legislative amendments to the Local\nGovernment Act 2019 or the Local Government\n(Electoral) Regulations 2019 during the reporting\nperiod.\nNT Legislative Assembly general\nelection\nThe next general election for the NT Legislative\nIn the 2023-24\nAssembly was held on 24 August 2024. Preparations\nreporting year, for this election began in the 2023-24 reporting year\nthe N\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### ACT) Electoral Act 1918\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=ACT%29+Electoral+Act+1918\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\n23\n\n[page 24]\nInquiry into the Electoral Amendment Bill 2018\nBibliography\nDepartment of the Chief Minister, Response to Written Questions, 12 October 2018,\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nElectoral Act 1982 (ACT)\nElectoral Act 1918 (Cwlth)\nElectoral Act (NT)\nElectoral Act 1992 (Qld)\nElectoral Act 1985 (SA)\nElectoral Act 2004 (Tas)\nElectoral Act 1907 (WA)\nElectoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nExplanatory Statement, Electoral Amend\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n### AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ELECTORAL) REGULATIONS The Local Government Act 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=AND+LOCAL+GOVERNMENT+%28ELECTORAL%29+REGULATIONS+The+Local+Government+Act+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ting centres.\nThe 2020 Territory Election Report discusses the impact of these changes and recommends additional\nlegislative amendments to simplify, modernise and improve election services.\nLEGISLATIVE CHANGES - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2019 AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT\n(ELECTORAL) REGULATIONS\nThe Local Government Act 2019 was passed by parliament in November 2019 and the Local Government\nAmendments Bill 2021 was passed in May 2021. Collectively, these changes implement recommendations\nmade in the NTEC’s 2017 NT Council Elections Report, which include the following:\n• ‘on the d\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Amendments to the Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Amendments+to+the+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e person residing in the Territory is enrolled on the Commonwealth electoral roll,\nhe or she is automatically enrolled for NT Legislative Assembly and NT local government elections. This is\nin accordance with the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978. Amendments to the Electoral Act\n2004, in force at 2 March 2016, included an express provision regarding compulsory enrolment.\nSection 20 of the Electoral Act 2004 provides for the Administrator to enter into an arrangement with the\nGovernor-General for the maintenance of the joint Northern Terri\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### CLP Country Liberals Party (Northern Territory) EFED Act Electoral Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=CLP+Country+Liberals+Party+%28Northern+Territory%29+EFED+Act+Electoral+Funding%2C+Expenditure+and+Disclosures+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- th the Act.\n9. Any other matters relevant to political funding and donations.\n\n[page 7]\n7\n1.4 GLOSSARY\nThe following acronyms and abbreviations are used throughout this report.\nALP Australian Labor Party (Northern Territory branch)\nCLP Country Liberals Party (Northern Territory)\nEFED Act Electoral Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW)\nEDS Electronic Disclosure Scheme\nEGM Electronic Gaming Machine\nMcCloy Case McCloy v New South Wales [2015] HCA 34\nNTEC Northern Territory Electoral Commission\nQCCC Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission\nThe Act Electoral Act (NT)\nTOR Terms of Refere\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Commissioner+Against+Corruption+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ation\norganisations whose work contributes to democracy, sheet and FAQs (for local government elections)\nand at each stop, students must complete an activity\n• Submission to the review of the Independent\nto learn more about that organisation. In the reporting\nCommissioner Against Corruption Act 2017\nyear, there were two Democracy Dash events held in\n(Feb 2022)\nDarwin and one in Alice Springs with 177 participants\nacross the three events. • Submission to the review of the Information Act\n2022 (May 2022)\nStudents and teachers receiving instructions before\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electoral Act (NT) Electoral Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Electoral+Act+%28NT%29+Electoral+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- quiry into the Electoral Amendment Bill 2018\nBibliography\nDepartment of the Chief Minister, Response to Written Questions, 12 October 2018,\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nElectoral Act 1982 (ACT)\nElectoral Act 1918 (Cwlth)\nElectoral Act (NT)\nElectoral Act 1992 (Qld)\nElectoral Act 1985 (SA)\nElectoral Act 2004 (Tas)\nElectoral Act 1907 (WA)\nElectoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nExplanatory Statement, Electoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electoral Amendment Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Electoral+Amendment+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ies have proposed lower limits for\ndonation disclosure and bans on specific industry donations consistent with those adopted in\nNew South Wales.60 It may be only a matter of time before reforms are passed.\n49 Electoral Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (ACT).\n50 Electoral Amendment Act 2012 (ACT).\n51 Electoral (Election Finance Reform) Amendment Bill 2011 (ACT).\n52 By which time the cap had risen as a result of indexation to $10 000.\n53 s 96D.\n59 Electoral Act 2004 (Tas) s 162.\n60 Democracy not for Sale, Tasmanian Greens, Jan 2018, https://tasmp\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electoral Funding Act 2018\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Electoral+Funding+Act+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the decision in the Unions NSW case to explicitly state one of the Act’s purposes was to ‘help\nprevent corruption and undue influence in the government of the State’.22 In the McCloy case,\nthe High Court found the ban on prohibited donors to be valid.\n4.2.1.4 The Electoral Funding Act 2018 (NSW) will replace the EFED Act on 1 July 2018. While largely\nconsolidating the numerous amendments that have been made to the EFED Act, there are some\nsignificant changes to the electoral funding scheme in that State.\n4.2.1.5 The separate category of ‘electo\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electoral Legislation Amendment Act 2008\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Electoral+Legislation+Amendment+Act+2008\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- time of writing the Tasmanian Labor and Greens parties have proposed lower limits for\ndonation disclosure and bans on specific industry donations consistent with those adopted in\nNew South Wales.60 It may be only a matter of time before reforms are passed.\n49 Electoral Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (ACT).\n50 Electoral Amendment Act 2012 (ACT).\n51 Electoral (Election Finance Reform) Amendment Bill 2011 (ACT).\n52 By which time the cap had risen as a result of indexation to $10 000.\n53 s 96D.\n59 Electoral Act 2004 (Tas) s 162.\n60 Democracy not for Sale, Ta\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electoral and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2015\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Electoral+and+Other+Legislation+Amendment+Act+2015\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- g a broader ban on property developer donations at both the council and state levels in\nMay 2018.42 That ban also accompanied provisions requiring councillors to declare conflicts of\ninterest and associated ‘integrity offences’ for failure to do so.\n37Via the Electoral and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2015 (Qld).\n38This was retrospective and required disclosure of donations received before the 2015 State Election. Resisting disclosure, the Liberal National\nParty unsuccessfully attempted to challenge the cap on the grounds of constitutional inconsistency in Elec\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### July Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=July+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- government general elections and by-elections to\ntransparent and in accordance with the law. submit to the NTEC campaign donation returns\ncovering a prescribed disclosure period. However,\nLegislative changes –\nthis requirement did not come into effect until 1 July\nElectoral Act 2004 2022 and therefore did not apply to the 2021 Local\nGovernment Elections.\nThere were no legislative amendments to the Electoral\nThe new Local Government Act 2019 was accompanied\nAct 2004 or the Electoral Regulations 2004 during the\nby significant changes to th\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Government (Electoral) Review Regulations 2011\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Local+Government+%28Electoral%29+Review+Regulations+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- hority responsible\nfor ensuring the impartial conduct of elections in the Northern\nTerritory. Operating under its enabling legislation, the Electoral\nAct 2004, the NTEC also administers Chapter 8 of the Local Deliver\nGovernment Act 2019, the Local Government (Electoral) Review\nRegulations 2011, the Referendums Act 1998, and other\nrelevant legislation.\nFour Year\nElectoral Cycle\nThe work of the NTEC aligns to a four-year electoral cycle, with\nthe next Legislative Assembly general election scheduled for\nAugust 2024 and local government general electio\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### NT Legislative Assembly General Local Government (Electoral) Election Regulations 2021\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=NT+Legislative+Assembly+General+Local+Government+%28Electoral%29+Election+Regulations+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tions 2004 during the\nby significant changes to the Local Government\nreporting period.\n(Electoral) Regulations 2021, which also came into\neffect 1 July 2021.\nLegislative changes -\nLocal Government Act 2019 and NT Legislative Assembly General\nLocal Government (Electoral) Election\nRegulations 2021\nThe next Legislative Assembly general election is\nscheduled for August 2024.\nThe previous Local Government Act 2008 was repealed\nand replaced with the Local Government Act 2019\nNT Legislative Assembly\nwhich came into effect 1 July 2021 and was applicable\nat t\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### NT’s Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=NT%E2%80%99s+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/2022-submitted-to-jscem-inquiry-into-2022-federal-election.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of 3\n\n[page 3]\n• early voting services across multiple days offered in a number of remote communities at local\ngovernment council delivery centres provided by trained council staff (trialled at the 2021 Local\nGovernment Elections).\nLegislative changes to the NT’s Electoral Act 2004 passed in 2019 allow for provisional voting for\nunenrolled voters (or voters enrolled interstate) who present at a voting centre and who are eligible to\nbe enrolled. They can cast a declaration vote, and have their enrolment assessed and processed during\nthe\n Source: `reviews/2022-submitted-to-jscem-inquiry-into-2022-federal-election.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Qld) Electoral Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Qld%29+Electoral+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Amendment Bill 2018\nBibliography\nDepartment of the Chief Minister, Response to Written Questions, 12 October 2018,\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nElectoral Act 1982 (ACT)\nElectoral Act 1918 (Cwlth)\nElectoral Act (NT)\nElectoral Act 1992 (Qld)\nElectoral Act 1985 (SA)\nElectoral Act 2004 (Tas)\nElectoral Act 1907 (WA)\nElectoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nExplanatory Statement, Electoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/sps\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Review Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2011\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Review+Local+Government+%28Electoral%29+Regulations+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- partial conduct of elections in the Northern\nTerritory. Operating under its enabling legislation, the Electoral\nAct 2004 and Electoral Regulations 2004, the NTEC also Deliver\nadministers Chapter 8 of the Local Government Act 2019, the Review\nLocal Government (Electoral) Regulations 2011, the Referendums\nAct 1998, and other relevant legislation.\nFour Year\nElectoral Cycle\nThe work of the NTEC aligns to a 4 year electoral cycle, dictated\nby the set dates of the general elections for the NT’s Legislative\nAssembly and local government councils, a\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### SA) Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=SA%29+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- iography\nDepartment of the Chief Minister, Response to Written Questions, 12 October 2018,\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nElectoral Act 1982 (ACT)\nElectoral Act 1918 (Cwlth)\nElectoral Act (NT)\nElectoral Act 1992 (Qld)\nElectoral Act 1985 (SA)\nElectoral Act 2004 (Tas)\nElectoral Act 1907 (WA)\nElectoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nExplanatory Statement, Electoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nLegislative Co\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n### SUPPLY OF ELECTORAL ROLL DATA The Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=SUPPLY+OF+ELECTORAL+ROLL+DATA+The+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ds (previously 4) and\ndetermination of 2 members for each ward\n• changes to ward boundaries in the West Arnhem Regional Council local government area, creating\nthe Minjilang and Warruwi wards and abolishing the Barrah Ward.\n11 Back to contents page\n\n[page 18]\nSUPPLY OF ELECTORAL ROLL DATA\nThe Electoral Act 2004 (NT) requires NTEC to keep a roll for each division. The roll extract is to be\navailable for public inspection and can be provided in limited circumstances.\nIn accordance with the JRA, roll data was extracted from the AEC’s National Roll Management system\nfor\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Tas) Electoral Act 1907\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Tas%29+Electoral+Act+1907\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he Chief Minister, Response to Written Questions, 12 October 2018,\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nElectoral Act 1982 (ACT)\nElectoral Act 1918 (Cwlth)\nElectoral Act (NT)\nElectoral Act 1992 (Qld)\nElectoral Act 1985 (SA)\nElectoral Act 2004 (Tas)\nElectoral Act 1907 (WA)\nElectoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nExplanatory Statement, Electoral Amendment Bill 2018 (Serial 61),\nhttps://parliament.nt.gov.au/committees/spsc/61-2018\nLegislative Council Electoral Boundarie\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n### The Electoral Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=The+Electoral+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ions due in\ngeneral election.\nAugust 2025.\nThe Redistribution Committee, comprised of the\nElectoral Commissioner, Auditor-General, Surveyor- Supply of electoral roll data\nGeneral, and an appointed chairperson, last\ncommenced proceedings in late February 2019. The The Electoral Act 2004 requires NTEC to keep a roll\nfinal boundaries and division names determined by for each division. The roll extract is to be available\nthe Redistribution Committee took effect at the 2020 for public inspection and can be provided in limited\nTerritory Election.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Election+Funding%2C+Expenditure+and+Disclosures+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- us donations a party or candidate can\nreceive from donors. In the ACT, anonymous donations are capped at $1000 and parties, candidates\nand associated entities may only receive anonymous gifts up to a combined value of $25 000. 13\n8 Electoral Act (NT) s 176.\n9 Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW) s 95A.\n10 ABC News Online, ‘Victoria set to ban foreign political donations, shake up disclosures under new reforms’,\nhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/victoria-to-introduce-new-political-donation-reforms/8956102.\n11 Electoral Act (NT) s 215.\n12 Ele\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n- 2Fpdf.\n15 The Guardian, ‘Something to declare: How much have foreign donors given Australian political parties?’, https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2017/mar/10/something-to-declare-how-much-12\nhave-foreign-donors-given-australian-political-parties.\n16 Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 (NSW), Division 4A, Part 6.\n17 McCloy v New South Wales [2015] HCA 34.\n\n[page 46]\n46\n12\nFINANCIAL DISCLOSURE\nIn the NT, financial disclosure refers to the obligations parties, candidates, donors, associated\nentities and broadcaster/publishers have to report t\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### AHA NT the Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=AHA+NT+the+Liquor+Legislation+Amendment+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- oor size regulation as ‘arbitrary’.229 policy was formally endorsed in February 2016,\nIn response, the Gunner government repealed it had been a matter of general consensus since\nthe 2016 amending Regulations and enacted after the 2012 election. As also noted, AHA NT\nthe Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2017 President Mick Burns personally donated $40\n(No 14),230 in order to curtail any challenge 000 to the ALP and $25 000 to the CLP.233\nto the validity of the Regulations.\nIn June 2015, the AHA NT had also made a\nThe Government then commissioned the Alcohol submi\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Aboriginal+Land+Rights+%28Northern+Territory%29+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- (i) divisions;\n(ii) local government areas and wards under the Local Government Act and\nsuburbs and towns;\n(iii) Divisions and Subdivisions under the Commonwealth Act;\n(iv) areas of Aboriginal Land Councils established by or under the Aboriginal\nLand Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cwlth).\n3.9 The Committee also sought clarification from the Department regarding what\nmodelling had been undertaken to arrive at the prescribed 15% trigger for the second\nobjection period. The Department advised that, based on the most recent electoral\ndata\n Source: `reviews/spsc-inquiry-into-electoral-amendment-bill.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Assembly (Disclosure of Interests) Act 2008\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Assembly+%28Disclosure+of+Interests%29+Act+2008\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e\napartment.191 the date of the member’s election and exceeding\n$300 in value’. If so, it was a ‘registrable interest’\nIn December 2014 he sought to change\nas defined in the Schedule of the Legislative\nresidences for personal reasons and was offered\nAssembly (Disclosure of Interests) Act 2008. Under\nthe penthouse apartment in the 130 Esplanade\nsection 4(3) of that Act, Giles would then have\nbuilding, which had been vacated in the previous\nbeen required to give notice to the Clerk of any\nmonth.192 The previous tenant had paid a weekly\nalteration to\n Source: `reviews/inquiry-into-options-for-the-reform-of-political-funding-and-donations-in-the-nt.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Accounting Standards Board. The Financial Management Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Australian+Accounting+Standards+Board.+The+Financial+Management+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- financial statements are general purpose financial statements and have been prepared in\naccordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 1995, related Treasurer’s\nDirections and Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian\nAccounting Standards Board. The Financial Management Act 1995 requires the NTEC to prepare\nfinancial statements for the year ended 30 June based on the form determined by the Treasurer.\nThe form of agency financial statements should include:\n• a certification of the financial statements\n• a comprehensive operating state\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Broadcasting Services Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/Search?searchText=Broadcasting+Services+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `reviews/2017-response-to-inquiry-into-political-donations.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rganisations, and money has actually changed\ngroups and clubs. hands, not when it is written.\nBroadcaster Detailed disclosure\nThe ABC, SBS and any holder of a The full name, address and the total\nlicence wi\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "Provide independent and high quality electoral services scheduled to Territorians. [CP p.7]", "purposes_source_page": 7, "how_we_deliver": "The NTEC delivers accessible, transparent and impartial elections for all Territorians. [AR p.5]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 5, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "The delivery of the 2025 Local Government Elections", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "The publication of the 2024 Territory Election report and individual council reports following the local government elections", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "Developing the NTEC electoral reform program", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "Resetting the NTEC Strategic Plan (2026–2030)", "source_page": 5 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Legislative Assembly and local government elections", "description": "Conducting Legislative Assembly and local government elections", "key_activities": [ "conducting Legislative Assembly and local government elections", "participating in, and providing secretariat support for Legislative Assembly electoral boundary redistributions and local government representation reviews" ], "source_page": 6 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Financial disclosure", "description": "Coordinating financial 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evidence.", "quote": "[Page 28]\n• Architecture and Cybersecurity - heightened Audits\nawareness and specialist advice\nThe NTEC participated in 3 audits during the reporting\n• Technology Services - heightened awareness\nyear:\nand priority support\n• Agency Business Systems - After hours support • End of year review for 2021-22\nfor the election management system (TIGER),\n• Agency compliance audit\nthe elector mark-off system (eLAPPS) and vote\ncount system (Easy Count), as well as vendor • Value for Territory audit\nmanagement and incident management The audits only identified minor matters.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and 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audit\nthe elector mark-off system (eLAPPS) and vote\ncount system (Easy Count), as well as vendor • Value for Territory audit\nmanagement and incident management The audits only identified minor matters.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://ntec.nt.gov.au/_resources/documents/corporate/annual-reports/2022-2023-Annual-Report.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-NT-016", "entity_name": "NT Electoral Commission", "folder_name": "NT-Electoral-Commission", "category": "Citizen Participation", "scale": "small", "title": "Consultation feedback summaries with response tracking", "idea": "Summarise consultation submissions by theme and publish what changed in response.", "quote": "[pages 7,8,9,10]\nAssembly and representation reviews for local\n• Increased attendance at events including,\ngovernment\nforums, expos, workshops etc.\n• System stability and security, maintaining high\n• Increased interactions by stakeholders with\nintegrity in the delivery of election events\nNTEC communication channels\nWhat are our outcomes:\n• Improved distribution and reach in\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies communications across the election cycle\nphases and key activities\n• Increased voter participation and decrease in the\n• Service Plan in place for each general election number of informal votes\nsupporting the management of the election and\n• Territorians are aware of the role and 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"idea": "Create a standing participation platform where citizens and stakeholders can propose, vote, and track ideas.", "quote": "[pages 7,8,9,10]\nAssembly and representation reviews for local\n• Increased attendance at events including,\ngovernment\nforums, expos, workshops etc.\n• System stability and security, maintaining high\n• Increased interactions by stakeholders with\nintegrity in the delivery of election events\nNTEC communication channels\nWhat are our outcomes:\n• Improved distribution and reach in\n• Implement an election cycle which identifies communications across the election cycle\nphases and key activities\n• Increased voter participation and decrease in the\n• Service Plan in place for each general election number of informal votes\nsupporting the management of the election and\n• Territorians are aware of the role and functions\nstakeholder awareness\nof the NTEC\nNorthern Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 2024-25 | 7", "impact": "Very High", "effort": 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