Local leaders say an alcohol ban - a decision on which has been delayed by up to a week - would not be enough to fix the social problems plaguing the Northern Territory.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles met to discuss reinstating the ban on Thursday.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 “You’re talking axes involved, knives involved that come in from either surrounding communities or from within the Alice Springs township." Alice Springs resident and head trainer at Arrernte Community Boxing Academy Jason Lord also said more needed to be done to reduce crime.
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