Northern Territory Register of Lobbyists

The Northern Territory Government has established a governing framework to strengthen the regulation of lobbyists.

This includes the introduction of a lobbying code of conduct (code) and a register of lobbyists (register).

Lobbying code of conduct

View the code of conduct PDF (403.7 KB)

Under the code:

• A lobbyist is anyone or any organisation conducting lobbying activities for a third-party client.
• Lobbyists must comply with the code when engaging in lobbying activities.
• Lobbyists must register with the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet (CM&C) to be listed on the register.
• Lobbyists cannot conduct lobbying activities with ministers until they have been listed on the register.
• Following successful registration, lobbyists must inform CM&C within 10 business days of any significant information change.

Apply to be listed

Lobbyists must submit an approved form to be listed on the register.

1. Download the registration form PDF (229.1 KB)
2. Email the completed form to LobbyistRegistrar@nt.gov.au

Lobbyist register queries to be directed by email to LobbyistRegistrar@nt.gov.au

Lobbyists Watch List

CM&C keeps a Lobbyists Watch List with the names and details of lobbyists who have violated the code.

Register of lobbyists