As new alcohol restrictions hit Alice Springs to combat a crime wave, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is not ruling out banning all liquor in the town. 9News
However in an interview with Sky News, he was asked if he could see a total ban of alcohol.The Prime Minister's trip was met with a mixed response from the local community.
Baker Darren Clark, who has had 41 break-ins in the past three years, said the situation made him angry"They really don't want to help the people of Alice Springs."For the next three months, takeaway sales in Alice Springs are not allowed on Mondays and Tuesdays."I didn't know the Prime Minister was coming yesterday," Hayes said.Others said there needs to be a focus on supporting young people.
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