Barrister says National Aboriginal Art Gallery in jeopardy if council will not let Anzac Oval go

There would be a "significant question mark" over the proposed National Aboriginal Art Gallery if the government's compulsory acquisition of Anzac Oval did not go ahead, a barrister representing the Northern Territory Infrastructure Minister has told the Territory's Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Key points: A tribunal is hearing the National Aboriginal Art Gallery proposed for Anzac Oval has divided the Alice Springs community Infrastructure Minister's lawyer says there would be a "significant question mark" over project if compulsory acquisition did not go ahead Alice Springs Town Council's lawyer raises concerns about consultation for the gallery, saying support of local custodians was critical It is the latest development in the long-running saga of the gallery, which has been promised for more than four years. Ms Foley said the oval was the ideal location for the gallery because it was conveniently located and big enough to house the project which the government said would also include a "community open space". Mr Lenehan said acquisition of Anzac Oval would have "deleterious effects on matters of profound cultural significance", and that the proper consultation and support of Indigenous people was vital to the project succeeding.