Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has discussed possible solutions to the crime crisis in Alice Springs, saying the problems aren’t primarily due to alcohol but also “intergenerational issues” which require long-term strategies.
“We need to look at employment, infrastructure provision, housing, service delivery on the ground, as well as the issue of access to alcohol,” Mr Albanese told Sky News host Erin Molan.
“We’re working through the proposals to make sure that the announcements which we will make are comprehensive, and they actually provide a solution. “Not just in for a day, but in the short, medium, and long term – so that we don’t find ourselves back in this situation.”
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