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NT government set to bring in new public drinking law allowing police to arrest and issue fines

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Oct. 10, 2024 - 08:04

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Addiction experts in the Northern Territory say a new offence targeting so-called "nuisance public drinking" could exacerbate the problem. The new offence is one of a raft of legislation pitched towards community safety set to pass parliament in its first sitting.