Reports, strategies, plans and policies

Strategic planning is an integral and important step in the development of the Northern Territory (NT).

Please refer below for the department's current reports, strategies, plans and policies.

Annual reports and strategic plans

Read the department’s annual reports and strategic plans.

Commercial passenger vehicles

The Northern Territory Government commissioned an independent review of the commercial passenger vehicle (CPV) industry in 2021.

Read more about the commercial passenger vehicle review.

Read about the CPV reforms.

Electric vehicle strategy and implementation plan

The electric vehicle strategy and implementation plan aims to address climate risk and create new economic and business opportunities.

National road safety strategy 2021-30

To find out more visit the National Road Safety Strategy website.

National road safety action plan 2023-25

The first action plan under the national road safety strategy 2021-30 details the key actions that all governments will undertake over the next 3 years, in pursuit of the agreed priorities identified in the strategy.

To find out more, go to the National Road Safety Strategy website.

National remote and regional transport strategy

The strategy’s core aims are to maximise investment opportunities in transport infrastructure and services, minimise regulatory burden, improve coordination across borders and governments, and influence policy development relevant to remote and regional transport.

Read more about the national remote and regional transport strategy.

NT infrastructure framework

The Northern Territory Infrastructure Framework provides a clear direction on how the Northern Territory Government will plan, develop and invest in infrastructure projects in the Territory.

To read more about the infrastructure framework, go to the Infrastructure NT website.

NT project development framework

The framework is currently being updated and reviewed by the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure.

Read more about the NT project development framework.

NT rest facilities strategy

The strategy sets guidelines for rest facilities and amenities on key routes in the NT. The guidelines help drivers:

manage fatigue
check their vehicle and loads and
have access to amenities.

Read more about the NT rest facilities strategy.

Territory-wide logistics master plan

The purpose of the master plan is to facilitate increasing freight and logistics connections and capacity that capture both international and domestic trade for the NT.

Read more about the Territory-wide logistics master plan.

Review into procurement

A review of practices, policies and procedures of the DLI Katherine office, as they relate to procurement was undertaken by the Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) between 2021-23. The department accepted the recommendations of the ICAC in full.

Read more about the review of practices, policies and procedures PDF (920.1 KB).

Speed management strategy

The speed management strategy provides a high level overview of the Northern Territory Government’s approach to the management of speed on the Northern Territory road network.

Read more about the speed management strategy PDF (983.9 KB).

Towards zero action plan

This 5-year road safety action plan focuses on key priority areas to reduce the rate of fatality and serious injury on Territory roads.

For more information about the plan, go to the Towards Zero - Road Safety website.

Department policies

Department policies and guidelines are published for your information, including our corporate governance policies which specifically outline the requirements of our staff to effectively disclose and manage conflicts of interest and offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality.