The Finocchiaro CLP Government is tackling the root cause of crime head on, with stronger public drinking laws leading to a record number of orders issued over summer.
On December 15, the CLP Government increased the 7-day Banned Drinker Order to 28 days, delivering real consequences for problem drinkers and giving police a more effective tool to stop alcohol-fuelled offending before it escalates.
The new 28-day orders proved a critical tool over the high-risk summer period, with more than 1,625 Banned Drinker Orders issued in just one month.
Chief Minister and Police Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the reforms are about backing police and putting community safety first.
"The surge in the issue of these stronger orders proves these powers are being actively used to intervene early, disrupt repeat behaviour, and improve community safety," Mrs Finocchiaro said.
"Labor allowed the rivers of grog to flow unchecked, unleashing crime and violence on communities across the Territory.
"Our government is delivering on its' promise, implementing stronger laws, stronger enforcement, with a clear focus on reducing crime, rebuilding the economy and restoring our Territory lifestyle."
The 7-to-28-day extension followed recommendations from the Banned Drinkers Register review, with the CLP Government moving immediately to implement a key recommendation.
Through Operation Ludlow, police have issued 412 Banned Drinker Orders across Alice Springs, Katherine and Tennant Creek, helping to take repeat problem drinkers out of circulation.
The remaining orders were issued across the Territory.
These targeted measures are all part of the CLP's Reducing Crime Strategy here, with the latest crime statistics showing 2,200 less victims of crime - a near 10% reduction from January to November 2025, compared with the same period last year.
Community safety is the CLP Government's number one priority.
