Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

First, can I correct the record? I think I misread a brief and said that the Prime Minister had spoken to the Chief Minister. I am advised that it was in fact the minister for Indigenous affairs, so I would like to correct the record in my previous answer.

In relation to the broader issue, as I said, violence is unacceptable and unacceptable in any part of Australia. Violence is unacceptable wherever it occurs, in any community. I'm also advised that the Northern Territory Chief Minister has announced extra police for Alice Springs.

That's the advice I've received. If there's something different, Senator, I'm very happy to listen to you. That's the advice I have received. The Northern Territory government obviously has a responsibility to ensure that community safety is prioritised, but we also need community leadership.