NT set for industrial manslaughter laws

Industrial manslaughter laws will be introduced to the Northern Territory government in its September sittings.

If passed in parliament, the law will come into effect by the end of the year.

The offence will ensure all businesses face the same level of penalties if negligent conduct has caused workplace fatality.

Attorney-General Natasha Fyles said she looked forward to the parliament debating and passing these laws.

"The rates of deaths and injuries at Territory worksites have been too high for too long," Ms Fyles said.

"These laws will help protect Territorians at their place of work, and mean employers are on notice about unsafe practices and sites."

At present, only individuals can be charged with manslaughter for a workplace fatality and can face a maximum penalty of life in prison.