MLAK key in Northern Territory: cost, eligibility and where to apply

What applies in Northern Territory

Darwin accepts a Disability Card, a Disability Parking Permit, a letter from your doctor, or a letter from a recognised disability organisation as evidence. We could not verify equivalent published schemes for other Northern Territory councils, so outside Darwin you should check with your council or order from MLAA.

Northern Territory council schemes we confirmed

Other Northern Territory councils run comparable schemes — check yours before assuming a fee.

How to apply — the route that works everywhere

1. 1

   Check you are eligible

   Confirm you have a disability, or written authority from a doctor, a disability organisation, a community health centre, or the owner or manager of a building with an accessible toilet.

2. 2

   Gather your evidence

   Have one of a Disability Card, a Mobility or Disability Parking Permit, a letter from your doctor, or a letter from a recognised disability organisation on hand.

3. 3

   Order the key

   Complete the Master Locksmiths Association national online order form, buy from a participating MLAA business member, or apply through your local council where one runs a scheme.

4. 4

   Pay the price

   Pay $64 excluding GST (the national online price from 1 July 2025), unless a council scheme or a Victorian or South Australian Companion Card offer provides the key free.

5. 5

   Collect or receive your key

   Collect the key over the counter, or have it posted to you, depending on how you ordered.

Find MLAK toilets in Northern Territory

• MLAK toilets in Darwin City
• MLAK toilets in Alice Springs
• Every Northern Territory suburb

Frequently asked questions

How do I get an MLAK key in Northern Territory?

City of Darwin issues MLAK keys free of charge. You can apply using the online form on the City of Darwin website or in person at City of Darwin Customer Service, then collect the key from the Civic Centre on Harry Chan Avenue during business hours. You can always fall back to the Master Locksmiths Association national order form, which posts a key anywhere in Australia for $64 excluding GST (price from 1 July 2025).

How much does an MLAK key cost in Northern Territory?

$64 excluding GST from the MLAA national order form. Some Northern Territory councils charge less or issue keys free to eligible residents — City of Darwin (Free). Checked 21 August 2026.

How many accessible toilets in Northern Territory need an MLAK key?

Our directory records 1 public toilet in Northern Territory as MLAK-locked, from the National Public Toilet Map. That is what the map flags; a locked toilet the map did not record would not be counted.

MLAK in other states, and related guides

• MLAK key NSW
• MLAK key VIC
• MLAK key QLD
• MLAK key WA
• MLAK key SA
• MLAK key TAS
• MLAK key ACT

• The national MLAK key guide — full detail and the council price table.
• Accessible toilets in Australia · Changing Places