Effective immediately, the CLP is freezing all registration fees for light vehicles at their current rate until 1 July 2026, applying to around 155,000 cars, motorcycles and trailers.
From 1 December, Territorians will have the option to register their light trailer (less than 750kg) for a maximum of three years instead of having to do so every year. People will still have the option to renew their trailer for lesser period if preferred.
Finally, from 1 January 2025, 112,400 Territory drivers who currently pay for and are licenced in the Northern Territory can receive a free licence for a year.
Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan said the CLP was serious about doing what they could to help drive down cost of living pressures, and these initiatives were delivering on this promise.
"Territorians gave us a mandate to reduce crime, rebuild the economy and restore our Territory lifestyle and that is exactly what we are doing," he said.
"We know every dollar counts. The previous Labor government increased registration fees by over $100 during their time and these changes will deliver real relief to Territorians who are now left struggling with grocery bills, childcare, power costs and other cost of living pressures left by the Labor government.
"It's also about saving time, ensuring Territorians are spending less time at MVR and more time on our roads exploring the NT with friends and family.
"Territorians have suffered enough and it's now time to get back to enjoying our iconic Territory lifestyle."
Territorians due to renew their licence on or before 30 June 2025 will receive a renewal notice with the cost of each renewal period reflecting the 12-month free period, which will now include:
· 1 year - no fee (previously $38)
· 2 years - $28 (previously $58)
· 5 years - $92 (previously $115)
· 10 years - $178 (previously $198).
From 1 January 2025, eligible licence holders will also be able to apply either in person at an MVR or online using MVR Quickpay for the reissue of their existing licence with a 12-month extension to their expiry date.
If your licence requires a new photo, customers will need to visit an MVR.
To receive your free licence for a year, you must renew or seek a reissue of your driver's licence prior to 30 June 2025.
For details on the initiatives, or how to access them, visit www.mvr.nt.gov.au
