Increased safety measures for Alice Springs
The Northern Territory has outlined a number of measures to address anti-social behaviour and crime in Alice Springs.
This includes the following alcohol restrictions, under section 88 of the Liquor Act which will come into effect immediately:
- One sale per day per person, following industry guidance;
- Alcohol free days on Monday and Tuesday for takeaway purchases; and
- Limiting hours of alcohol being sold between 3pm-7pm, except for on Saturdays.
These measures will be coupled with an increase in compliance using tools already available, including an on premise BDR blitz.
The NT has also announced the appointment of a Central Australian Regional Controller who will make sure all levels of government are working in partnership to deliver what is needed to help our community.
The Central Australian Regional Controller will be responsible for developing an Alcohol Management Plan for the region. Businesses and members of the community including town camps, will be able to have input into this plan and into how they want alcohol managed in their community.
The Territory Government, through the new Central Australian Regional Controller will also focus on looking towards additional measures including the possibility of an opt-out system.
Collaborative work with the Commonwealth Government will continue to occur, as we make sure the services which are needed are provided in remote communities.
To support those who need it, the Northern Territory Government we will stand up two facilities that families can go to when they are displaced and in need of support services. This is to ensure we can get these families back on their feet, back to community or into longer term accommodation, and kids back to school.
