The Northern Territory Opposition has called for a review of how the territory government spends money meant to address Indigenous disadvantage.
The Northern Territory Opposition has called for a review of how the territory government spends money meant to address Indigenous disadvantage.The Opposition is also accusing the government of failing to answer its questions in relation to alcohol legislation which passed the parliament last night.
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