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New Northern Territory alcohol laws to be introduced this week, as Alice Springs politician calls for parliament liquor ban

New legislation to ban alcohol in Aboriginal communities is set to be introduced to parliament today.  (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

The Northern Territory government says it's been working "around the clock" on new alcohol ban laws set to be introduced to parliament on urgency today.

But as of last night, the Northern Territory opposition and independents said they were yet to be briefed on the legislation Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has promised to pass by the week's end.

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