Report into Alice Springs unrest recommends urgent alcohol ban in central Australian communities

NT government advised to reintroduce bans, which would remain until communities have time to develop their own liquor management plans

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The Northern Territory government must urgently amend its laws to impose alcohol bans in central Australian communities, including the town camps in Alice Springs, according to a snap review.

The bans would remain in place until communities have time to develop their own alcohol management plans.

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