About us

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE) was established by the Northern Territory (NT) Government on 10 September 2024.

This new department combined the functions of the previous Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security and Lands and Planning from the former Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL).

The government established the department to support the Territory’s economic development and protect our natural and cultural assets through integrated planning, evidence-based advice and efficient regulation.

DLPE has the following divisions:

• Lands and Planning
• Environment
• Executive and Business Services
• Flora and Fauna
• Mining Regulation
• Office of Water Security
• Rangelands
• Water Resources

The department has one minister, one CEO and operates in various locations across the NT.

Annual reports

Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) annual report

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) annual report

Our management

CEO Jo Townsend

Our boards and committees

View a listing of the department's boards and committees.