Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) If a reportable incident results in death or serious injury, the Authority may direct the employer to ensure that the site of the incident is not disturbed until a workplace safety officer has investigated the incident.
(2) If the Authority gives a direction under this section, it must ensure that the incident is investigated as soon as possible by a workplace safety officer.
(3) A direction under this section cannot prevent action necessary to:
(a) aid injured persons; or
(b) avert any further threat to health or safety.
(4) An employer must comply with a direction under this section.
Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units.