House debates Northern Territory National Emergency Response Amendment (Alcohol) Bill 2007

Consideration in Detail

Thursday, 13 September 2007 House of Representatives

Mal Brough

Mal Brough Longman, Liberal Party, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Indigenous Affairs

11:40 am

Yes, we have been discussing that with the Territory government—the Territory government are doing that. We are working with them and we are very supportive of them doing that, particularly with respect to people who have been involved with the courts and who have alcohol problems. Clearly, stemming that tide, turning that tide back, would be a massive step forward. So, yes, in short, we are happy to continue our discussions on the work that they are undertaking.

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