Return of NT alcohol bans welcomed by some remote residents, with others bitterly disappointed

On the outskirts of Alice Springs, senior women in the small community of Amoonguna are among those welcoming the return of blanket alcohol bans, six months after they suddenly lifted. Key points: The NT government will pass laws next week to reinstate alcohol bans in dozens of town camps and communities Some town camp leaders argued against the return of "punitive, race-based policies" Residents of Amoonguna community say they would eventually like to see alcohol be allowed in a moderated way The Northern Territory government on Monday announced it would take emergency legislation to parliament next week to see dozens of remote communities and town camps returned to dry zones. In Ms Anderson's report, she said Amoonguna "does not have alcohol restrictions in place" but "should be subject to the same policy treatment as town camps". "Otherwise risk it being subject to unintended consequences of displaced drinkers should alcohol supply measures be implemented for Alice Springs town camps," the report said. Sharon Alice said she'd like to get to a point in the future where the community could transition to a plan where alcohol is allowed one week a month, and said "it'll be really good".