PM says no ‘easy off-the-shelf solutions’ to unrest in Alice Springs

NT chief minister Natasha Fyles says ballots in communities on alcohol bans an option, as regional controller hands down report on crisis

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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says he will act as soon as possible" after receiving a highly anticipated report on alcohol restrictions and ongoing unrest in Alice Springs.

The report by the newly appointed central Australia regional controller, Dorrelle Anderson, was handed to the Northern Territory chief minister, Natasha Fyles, on Wednesday.

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