Access to valid information can benefit our lives and improve society overall and for this reason, the Northern Territory Government upholds the right of Territorians to access information, literature and their documentary heritage. A 50 per cent increase in the number of public access terminals this year in NT libraries. A project funded through Northern Territory Library and Information Service Developmental Grants has put public access terminals for Internet use in 12 remote area community libraries during the past two years. But the Northern Territory is tackling these issues head on. Progress has been made to use more online technology to allow access to information.
Information is no longer just 'books on shelves'.
It also involves embracing new technology. The Northern Territory Government is a proud participant in the inaugural Information Rights Day and commends ALIA and library and information services throughout Australia on this initiative to protect people's right to access information.