Recent Violence in Alice Springs not due to cultural ‘payback’, Indigenous leaders, academics say

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2024-07-26

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As debates continue about Central Australia’s crime crisis, Indigenous leaders are concerned cultural ‘payback’ is being blamed for recent violent clashes in Alice Springs. They say Aboriginal law is significantly misunderstood and are calling for greater authority to determine a way forward.

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