The NT government opened expressions of interest for the voluntary buy-back of grocery store liquor licences but has so far been unsuccessful striking a deal with Alice Springs operators.
Discussions to buy back the liquor licences of three IGA stores with attached bottle shops in Alice Springs have stalled.The peak body representing licensed venues says the issues extend beyond just the sale and consumption of alcohol.
While experts acknowledge that reducing the volume of alcohol sold won't be a panacea for the region, it could go a long way to reducing the soaring rates of alcohol-related harm. "If we want to lessen the impact and the health harm that alcohol is doing to Aboriginal people, then this is a good process that we can adopt with the Northern Territory government."
"We need to reduce demand, we need to reduce that need for people — they're still going to want and need alcohol," she said.Hospitality chief says sector 'has a role to play' "I am open to the federal government putting money into the territory every single day of the week," she said.Hospitality NT chief executive Alex Bruce said the issues facing the region extend beyond licensed venues and the sale of alcohol.
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