Territorians have had a gutful of crime and anti-social behaviour on our streets.
Our alcohol reforms are about cutting crime, thats why the Territory Labor Government is tackling alcohol abuse to make our communities safer.
After 16 months of passionate support, Gary Higgins has adopted Adam Giles alcohol policy.
Gary Higgins knows his new position will increase crime and anti-social behaviour:
Any method that increases price will help to significantly reduce both consumption and the harm related with misuse of alcohol and abuse.
(Source: Page 10, Opposition Submission to the alcohol policies and legislation review)
Gary Higgins and the CLP say they withdrew their support because they only just found out the review will take place at least every three years.
FACT: This was a recommendation in the Riley Review
FACT: Attorney General, Natasha Fyles, told Parliament in August that the review would take place at least every three years:
This data will be invaluable when the floor price is reviewedthe Riley review recommendations said should happen every three years and we will be reviewing it.
(Source: Natasha Fyles, Parliament Hansard, 22 August 2018)
Gary Higgins claims he did not call for a $1.50 floor price.
FACT: Gary Higgins While I would have liked to see the Riley $1.50, I can live with $1.30."
(Source: ABC Online, Feb 28, 2018)
Gary Higgins now claims he must withdraw support due to a range of issues he has never raised.
FACT: Gary Higgins has consistently pushed for and supported a floor price for 16 months straight.
FACT: Gary Higgins has adopted Adam Giles alcohol policy 5 days after Adam Giles former Chief of Staff, Ron Kelly, became CLP President.
