Access to Information

Information requests with revenue unit values

The Northern Territory Department of Treasury and Finance determine the value of a Revenue Unit for all Northern Territory Government Departments. Revenue Units are governed by the Northern Territory Revenue Units Act 2009 and are subject to change 1 July each year. Unfortunately, these fees can NOT be waived under any circumstances.

Please see the Fee Advice for the current rate associated with this request or for more information visit NT Dept. of Treasury and Finance.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) & Drug Analysis Reports

Where the analysis has been undertaken as part of a Police investigation, a copy of the relevant certificate(s) can be provided at the cost of 45 Revenue Units per certificate.

Where the analysis has not been requested by Police but a blood sample exists, application to have the sample analysed can be made by the donor or a third party with a legitimate interest in the results which has provided an Authority to Release Information document signed by the donor or his/her legally recognised representative.  The Forensic Chemistry Unit can analyse the sample based on a fee for service; a BAC analysis is 125 Revenue Units, a Drug Screen analysis is 250 Revenue Units, and a Drug Confirmation analysis is 375 Revenue Units.

Please send your completed application form and proof of payment to the Forensic Chemistry Unit by email, fax or mail. If you submit your form at an NT Police Station, the receiving officer will forward your application to the Forensic Chemistry Unit for you.

Complete Traffic History Check

This request attracts a fee of 50 revenue units

Members of the public may need a copy of their Complete Traffic History for work purposes or to apply for an interstate licence. A Complete Traffic History Check involves having a check done on your Traffic Infringement History as well as your Traffic Conviction History and can be processed for anyone who has ever held a Northern Territory Driver's Licence.

Note: The Traffic History Check is only for traffic-related offences, and is not a Criminal History Check.

How to apply

Take your completed application form, photographic identification (photo ID) and client authority (if applicable) to your nearest Police Station. Your photo ID must clearly show your name, address and date of birth. A driver's licence, passport or similar are acceptable forms of photo ID. You can then lodge the form with the Officer handling your application who will forward it to the IAT. Alternatively, you can send your photocopied ID, completed application form and client authority (if applicable) to IAT.

General Property Insurance Report

This request attracts a fee of 50 revenue units - for insurance companies/loss assessors only

Insurance companies and loss assessors apply for access to information on behalf of their client to process their insurance claims. The IAT provides NT Police reports to the insurance company following the provision of the completed application form, including the relevant claim number, consent from the insured, if necessary, and payment of the application fee.

How to apply

Take your completed application form and client authority (if applicable) to your nearest Police Station. You can then lodge the form with the Officer handling your application who will forward it to the Information Access Team. Alternatively, you can send your completed application form, client authority (if applicable) along with payment of the application fee or proof of payment of the application fee to the IA team.

Interview a Police Member

The process of interviewing a Northern Territory Police Member/s attracts a fee according to the Police Administration (Fees) Regulations of 50 Revenue Units per half hour or part thereof for each member that is interviewed.

How to apply

Take your completed application form to your nearest Police Station. You can then lodge the form with the Officer handling your application who will forward it to the Information Access Team. Alternatively, you can send your completed application form along with payment of the application fee or proof of payment of the application fee to the NTPFES Information Access Team.

Motor Vehicle Crash Reports

Motor Vehicle Crash Reports attract a fee according to the Police Administration (Fees) Regulations of 50 Revenue Units per report.

How to apply

Take your completed application form and client authority (if applicable) to your nearest Police Station. You can then lodge the form with the Officer handling your application who will forward it to the Information Access Team. Alternatively, you can send your completed application form, client authority (if applicable) along with payment of the application fee or proof of payment of the application fee to NTPFES Information Access Team.

CCTV footage access

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Freedom of information

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General requests for information

General Requests for Information (RFI) is an informal administrative process whereby members of the public can apply for access to their basic personal information (your statements made to Police etc) held by the NTPFES and is processed outside of the NT Information Act. There is no fee associated with this process.

How to apply

Take your completed application form and photographic identification (photo ID) to your nearest Police Station. Your photo ID must clearly show your name, address and date of birth. A driver's licence, passport or similar are acceptable forms of photo ID. You can then lodge the form with the Officer handling your application who will forward it to the IAT, or you can send your photocopied ID and completed application form to the NTPFES IAT.

The IAT also accepts general requests for information in writing without an application form. A letter can be mailed or faxed or email sent to the IAT outlining what information you wish to obtain, your full name, contact details, postal details and attached copy of your photo ID.

Note: If you wish to obtain a police report, of which you are the complainant and that does not contain any third party information (third party information is information that is not about you), you may attend your local NT Police Station to collect a copy of the report.