Department of Health - Top End
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NT
NT Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for NT — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
17/10K
Indigenous overrep.
5x
Cost/day (detention)
$4,800
Avg daily detained
62
↑NT detention rates +21% over 4 years
↑NT nightly detention population +12% over 3 years
Recent Policy Changes
2024-10Minimum age of criminal responsibility lowered back to 10
2023-08Minimum age of criminal responsibility raised to 12
2017-11Royal Commission final report
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