MLAs band together to call on Chief Minister Michael Gunner to act on ‘escalating crime’
ALICE Springs MLAs have joined forces and called upon the Chief Minister to act on ‘escalating crime’
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ALICE Springs MLAs have joined forced and called on the NT Government to act on crime after Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s brief visit to the Red Centre last week.
Mr Gunner visited Alice Springs for one day on Friday.
Braitling MLA Joshua Burgoyne, Namatjira MLA Bill Yan and independent Araluen MLA Robyn Lambley, have called on him to sit down with Alice Springs victims of crime who “feel abandoned by this Labor Government”.
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The trio acknowledged the issue was “bigger than politics” and said they were working together to tackle the “critical issue of escalating crime” in Alice Springs.
Mr Burgoyne urged Mr Gunner to spend time in Alice Springs and speak with residents and business affected by crime.
“A fleeting visit is not going to expose this Chief Minister to a fraction of the issues our town is facing daily,” he said.
“We don’t need another carefully stage-managed media opportunity without any real action. “Ditch the cameras and media spin and meet with the public.” Mr Yan said it was“incredibly disappointing” Mr Gunner had not reached out to any of the town’s representatives prior to his visit.
Ms Lambley said it was important for the three elected members in Alice Springs to work together on the issue of crime.
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“It’s what the residents expect and what we are all trying to do. Our message to the Chief Minister is: get your head out of the sand and start showing some leadership, because Alice Springs has reached boiling point,” she said. NT News contacted Mr Gunner’s office for comment on his visit.
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