Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) This Division applies if a person (the "publisher") publishes matter (the "matter in question") that is, or may be, defamatory of another person (the "aggrieved person").
(2) The provisions of this Division may be used instead of the provisions of any rules of court or any other law in relation to payment into court or offers of compromise.
(3) This Division does not prevent a publisher or aggrieved person from making or accepting a settlement offer in relation to the publication of the matter in question otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Division.