The Department of Health and Community Services exists to provide services that work together for the health and well-being of our communities: maximising physical health but also the mental, social and environmental well-being of all Territorians.
The Alcohol & Other Drugs Program develops and coordinates strategies to address the harm associated with substance abuse in the Northern Territory. It deals with a range of health and other issues associated with both legal and illicit substances. Alcohol, tobacco, petrol, prescription drug misuse and kava are of particular concern in the Territory.
The Department of Local Government, Housing and Sport (DLGHS) was created in July 2005, maintaining many of the responsibilities of the former Department of Community Development, Sport and Cultural Affairs.
The Licensing Commission is an independent statutory authority with extensive powers to regulate and enforce the Territory
Administers legislation and develops policy that minimises harm related to gaming, racing, liquor, kava, private security, prostitution, tobacco and associated activities.