The Finocchiaro CLP Government continues to deliver on its commitment to reduce crime and restore the Territory lifestyle, passing changes in Parliament to strengthen consequences for alcohol-related antisocial behaviour.
Minister for Alcohol Policy Steve Edgington said amendments to The Alcohol Harm Reduction Amendment (Banned Drinker Orders) Bill 2025 had increased public drinking bans from 7 days to 28 days.
"Extending Police-issued Banned Drinker Orders from 7 days to 28 days sends a clear signal that alcohol-fuelled violence won't be tolerated and that offenders face real consequences for their actions," Mr Edgington said.
"This gives police another tool to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence and keep our community safe.
"The CLP Government will continue to act decisively to put the rights of victims and the community ahead of offenders.
"Police have said excessive drinking remains our biggest catalyst for overall assaults and domestic violence so we must continue to take action.
"We know that the summer period in Central Australia is a busy period, and we want the police to have more tools to help keep Territorians safe and reduce alcohol fuelled violence.
"Extending BDOs not only restricts harmful behaviour, but it also gives people the chance to get help, engage with support services with the time and support to change their behaviour."
This change to BDOs was part of the BDR review, an important election commitment.
The review was undertaken as part of the CLP's commitment to reduce crime and tackle problem drinking.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government will consider the remaining recommendations of the BDR Review.
