Controversial new curfew laws have passed NT Parliament. Here's what you need to know

New laws which allow the Northern Territory police commissioner to declare snap curfews have passed in parliament.

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00:00 There's still a handful of parliamentary sitting days left before the August election,

00:07 but the campaign has already begun.

00:09 I want to be able to make a difference and lead a great life into the territory for the

00:13 next 30 or 40 years until the bloody day I die.

00:16 What the CLP wants to see is people who should not be out on our streets put behind bars

00:22 to keep our community safe.

00:24 Time now confirmed as a key debate topic, both sides of parliament in furious agreement,

00:30 tonight waving through laws allowing the Police Commissioner to declare snap curfews.

00:35 That's despite senior Labor figures previously opposing them.

00:39 Absolutely, all of my colleagues now understand that a curfew that is very specific, that's

00:46 tight around those areas, can work and does work.

00:50 In the territory's parliament, only limited opposition.

00:53 There is no necessity to consult or seek advice, rather these two individuals will have significant

01:03 power.

01:04 And outside the House, concerns that curfews will now be exempt from the territory's anti-discrimination

01:10 laws.

01:11 The reason why this curfew is on is truly based around racism because it's targeted

01:15 Indigenous children, Aboriginal children.

01:19 Nothing else, nothing more.

01:20 Many others are questioning the government's recent shift toward a more hardline stance

01:24 on crime which seems designed to win votes.

01:27 Facing an uphill battle for re-election in August, Labor has gone full throttle on law

01:32 and order, hoping to water down the CLP's attack lines.

01:36 Many from both sides of politics will now be wondering whether Labor has done enough

01:41 to win.

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