The Northern Territory Chief Minister is denying responsibility for a surge in alcohol-related harm and violence in Central Australia after the end of long-term grog bans.
The Northern Territory Chief Minister has denied responsibility for a surge in alcohol-related harm and violence in Central Australia after the lifting of long-term grog bans.
Ms Fyles said her government had made strides towards addressing the challenges caused by alcohol in the Northern Territory. "Then they can decide whether they allow takeaway [alcohol service] ... [or] look at a licensed venue within their community."Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson has challenged Ms Fyles's position on legislating alcohol policy, saying it was not fair to blame previous governments."[Ms Fyles'] government can make laws, parliaments make laws, so they can change that law," he said.
Mr Paterson believes the current alcohol restrictions are not working and is urging the chief minister to "go back to the drawing board". "Stronger Futures was there for 10 years — it could have been there for two more while we put plans and processes in place.
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