The Finocchiaro CLP Government is providing certainty and security to the construction industry to get on with business and meet requirements for commercial building.
Changes to the Building Act 1993, which required commercial building contractors in the NT to be registered, came into force in April 2024.
Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill said the CLP Government was extending the period for commercial builders to be registered based on experience.
Previously builders were required to have at least three years' practical experience gained within the last 10 years, with at least one year being work undertaken in the Territory, to be registered as commercial builder in the Territory.
"The construction industry is vital to our CLP Government's plan to rebuild the economy and we're here to support them to get on with the job of building the Territory," said Ms Cahill.
"To assist them in obtaining registration, the timeframe in which they must demonstrate their practical experience has been extended from 10 to 15 years.
"We want to support the Territory's construction industry to align with national standards, but we also want to ensure the industry receives the right support and sufficient time to meet the new registration requirements based on their experience."
Applications for consideration under the expanded timeframe must be submitted no later than Friday, 27 March 2026.
Applications submitted and declined under the prior requirement of 10 years' experience may be resubmitted if the new requirement of 15 years can be demonstrated.
