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The Local Government Division is responsible for the development and regulation of local government in the Northern Territory and is currently coordinating a major local government reform process to strengthen leadership and governance in the local government sector.

Our goal is to build the capacity of local government to provide legitimate representation, effective governance, strategic advocacy, improved service delivery and sustainable community development. The Division is committed to increasing the level of indigenous employment in the local government sector.

Additionally the Division administers grants to councils, provides policy and legislative advice and aims to help improve local government performance through audit, risk management and compliance programs.  The Division also provides administrative support to the Northern Territory Grants Commission.

The Local Government Division maintains a strong regional presence with offices in Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs and Development Coordinators in remote communities such as Nguiu, Borroloola, Groote Eylandt and Pine Creek.

 For information on the Local Government Reform, contact 1300 654 368

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