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Jesse Thompson and Jo Laverty

NT Chief Minister's family fled home after address disclosed at anti-vaccine protest

Hundreds of people gathered to protest an incoming vaccine mandate over the weekend. (Supplied: Facebook)

The Northern Territory Chief Minister says his family had to leave their home after his personal address was disclosed in front of a large contingent of anti-vaccine protestors at the weekend.

Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday to protest the government's plans, detailed last week, to mandate vaccinations for high-risk, essential and public-facing employees.

Michael Gunner's home address was disclosed during the demonstration, which was captured on video posted to social media.

An NT Police spokesman said the agency is aware of the footage and "looking into" the issue.

Mr Gunner on Tuesday morning told ABC Radio Darwin's Jo Laverty the comments made him "very worried" for the safety of his wife and infant son.

"And it's on the internet, so you just don't know who's watching.

"It obviously wasn't a good moment over the weekend."

Michael Gunner said he instructed his family to leave their home "immediately" on Saturday. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

Once it comes into effect on November 13, the mandate will block unvaccinated workers from attending their workplaces at risk of a $5,000 fine.

Vaccine bookings surged after the announcement was made last week, according to NT government data.

In a separate matter in September, Mr Gunner told NT Parliament security upgrades were being carried out at his home to protect his family from "fixated individuals".

He said his family's personal security had been at risk from "what might otherwise be called stalking" and he had received "serious security advice" from police.

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