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By Jacqueline Breen and Alicia Perera

Prime Minister open to 'immediate action' in Alice Springs, NT Chief Minister warns against 'knee jerk' response

The Northern Territory Chief Minister says there will be no "knee-jerk" announcements in response to a snap review of alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs, while the Prime Minister says he is open to "immediate" action if warranted. 

The report, which was due to be handed to both governments today, was to advise on whether the bans should be temporarily reinstated to try and ease a spike in crime and alcohol-fuelled violence.

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