Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has “jumped on” the plane to visit the “trouble zone” of Alice Springs amid the crime crisis the town is facing.
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wasted little time in heading to the troubled town of Alice Springs, flying out of Canberra this afternoon,” Mr Clennell said.“The PM will be joining the Chief Minister, who’s come under heavy criticism for allowing the overturning of the grog ban in local communities,” Mr Clennell said.
“The PM will also be accompanied by his Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney, Pat Dodson and local MP Marion Scrymgour, and he will meet locals to hear their concerns.”
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