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Sunset over Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell ranges

Return to Country operation to begin

A new multi-agency operation will begin to improve community safety in Alice Springs.

The Police Commissioner has advised that he will not be requesting an extension to the curfew in Alice Springs.

However, Police will lead a multi-organisation operation to return an influx of visitors who are in Alice Springs to their home. Particularly for families with school aged children in preparation for the start of Semester 2.

This operation will run until Sunday and comprise of:

  • NT Police
  • Territory Families Housing Officers
  • the Central Land Council
  • Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation
  • Tangentyere.

The multi-agency response will focus on engaging with visitors and providing support for people to get back home in preparation for school and work.