community safety

Northern Territory Government Plans to Extend Alcohol Bans in Town Camps

The Northern Territory government plans to extend alcohol bans in its 43 town camps, which are home to Aboriginal communities. The current bans expire in January 2027, and the government aims to prevent a return of "rivers of grog" to reduce alcohol-related violence and improve safety. The move is supported by the Aboriginal health sector but comes after a tragedy involving a child.