Program update

From 1 July 2022, changes to the Biz Secure program will better support businesses undertaking security improvements to protect against break-ins more effectively.

Key changes to the program include:

• an increase in funding from $10,000 to $15,000 for businesses to make a range of permanent security improvements to their facilities and, depending on the types of works, a reduction in the co-contribution from 50:50 to 25:75 (Business:Government)
• a list of pre-approved standard improvements that can be funded without the need for a security audit
• the scope of works has been expanded to now include some internal crime preventive works such as bolstering alcohol storage security
• the Re-secure Program, administered by Victims of Crime NT, will be updated and payments will increase from $750 per incident to $1,000 per incident for the remainder of 2022.

Changes to both the Biz Secure and Re-Secure programs come into effect on 1 July 2022.