Chief Minister Natasha Fyles revealed a landmark package for Central Australia on Monday, in an effort to curb the surge in crime and alcohol-fuelled violence plaguing the region.
ordered by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the wake of surging crime and alcohol-fuelled violence in Alice Springs.
Love news? Stream 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 Any communities that wish to lift restrictions on alcohol will require 60 per cent of residents to vote in agreement. The Chief Minister has so far resisted calls to reintroduce blanket bans across the Territory and has instead opted for legislation that follows local decision-making processes.
The Commonwealth government has also agreed to $250 million in additional funding for Central Australia, which will go towards improving services in the region.
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