Business Security and Safety Audit Program open
Eligible Territory businesses can now access funding to engage an auditor to carry out an independent assessment of the security and safety of its premises and its workers.
The Business Security and Safety Audit Program assists businesses to consider works it may need to take to protect it premises and workers from crime and anti-social behaviour by engaging a security auditor.
The registered Business Security and Safety Auditors will carry out a Security Audit Report. This report will identify works that are effective measures designed to reduce the impacts of anti-social behaviour and deter crime.
Recommended works may include external roller doors, barriers or cashier screens, alarm systems, security lighting or CCTV cameras.
Businesses can use their Security Audit Report in support of applications to have works carried out under other Northern Territory Government programs including Biz Secure and Alcohol Secure and Safety.
A voucher to the value of either a:
- $3,000 (GST exclusive) is available for premises in the Darwin and Greater Darwin region, per premises
- $3,500 (GST exclusive) is available for premises located outside of Darwin and Greater Darwin region, per premises.
The Business Security and Safety Audit program is part of a suite of initiatives announced by the Territory Government aimed at improving community safety and the safety of workers.
Suitably qualified Territory auditors that would like to participate in the program can contact the department at businessprogramsDITT@nt.gov.au.
Territory businesses that would like to apply to have a Security Audit at their business premise can apply via GrantsNT.
The Business Security and Safety Audit program will close on 30 June 2024.
For further information and to apply, go to the Northern Territory Government website.
