Federal government pushing for opt-out alcohol restrictions in NT, minister reveals

Malarndirri McCarthy foreshadows ‘critical moment’ for NT government, signalling a further toughening of curbs

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The Albanese government is pushing for opt-out alcohol restrictions in the Northern Territory to tackle social unrest in Alice Springs, Malarndirri McCarthy has revealed.

McCarthy, the assistant minister for Indigenous Australians, described this week as a “critical moment” for the NT government to respond to the request, signalling a further toughening of restrictions.

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