Alcohol legislation

This page is for health professionals about alcohol legislation, management and resources.

For general health and wellbeing information on alcohol, drugs and tobacco, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

Legislation

There are 2 pieces of legislation that aim to minimise the harms from alcohol consumption in the NT.

• Alcohol Harm Reduction Act, which provides for the Banned Drinker Register and its operations.
  • Read the Alcohol Harm Reduction Act 2017
  • Read the Alcohol Harm Reduction Act Regulations 2017.
• Liquor Act, which regulates the sale, provision, promotion and consumption of liquor.
  • Read the Liquor Act 2019
  • Read the Liquor Regulations 2019.

Alcohol restrictions

There are some places in the NT where alcohol is banned by law. For more information on alcohol restrictions and permits, go to the Northern Territory Government website.

Minimum unit pricing

The Liquor Legislation Amendment (Repeal of Minimum Pricing) Bill was passed on 11 February 2025 and will come into effect on 1 March 2025. From this date, there will no longer be a legal requirement to have a minimum floor price on alcohol.

For more information on minimum unit pricing, go to the Department of Tourism and Hospitality website.