Commonwealth Numbered Acts

STRONGER FUTURES IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY ACT 2012 (NO. 100, 2012) - SECT 15

             (1)  The Minister may make a request under subsection (2) in relation to particular licensed premises in the Northern Territory if:

                     (a)  the Minister reasonably believes that the sale or consumption of liquor at or from the premises is causing substantial alcohol-related harm to the community; and

                     (b)  at least 28 days before giving the request, the Minister has notified the NT Minister that the Minister proposes to make the request in relation to the premises.

             (2)  The Minister may, by written notice, request the NT Minister to appoint an assessor (within the meaning of the NT Liquor Act) to conduct an assessment in relation to the premises:

                     (a)  in accordance with the terms specified in the request; and

                     (b)  within the period specified in the request.

             (3)  If the NT Minister receives a request under subsection (2), then:

                     (a)  the NT Minister must appoint an assessor to conduct an assessment in relation to the premises in accordance with the terms, and within the period, specified in the request; and

                     (b)  the assessor must:

                              (i)  conduct an assessment in relation to the premises in accordance with the terms, and within the period, specified in the request; and

                             (ii)  give the NT Minister a copy of the assessment; and

                     (c)  the NT Minister must give the Minister a copy of the assessment as soon as practicable after receiving it from the assessor.

             (4)  However, subsection (3) does not apply if the NT Minister:

                     (a)  declines the request on the grounds referred to in subsection (5); and

                     (b)  complies with the requirements of subsection (6).

             (5)  The NT Minister may decline the request if the NT Minister reasonably believes that compliance with the request:

                     (a)  would place an undue financial burden on the Northern Territory (including the NT Licensing Commission); or

                     (b)  would otherwise be inappropriate.

             (6)  If the NT Minister declines the request under subsection (5), the NT Minister must, within 28 days of receiving the request:

                     (a)  give the Minister a statement setting out the decision and the reasons for it; and

                     (b)  publish the statement on the NT Minister's website.

             (7)  If the Minister receives a statement from the NT Minister under subsection (6), the Minister may publish the statement on the Minister's website.