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The assistant minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, has confirmed the Albanese government urged the NT government to shift to opt-out alcohol restrictions, foreshadowing further toughening of restrictions this week.

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Last week the NT government imposed new alcohol rules, including two alcohol-free days and restricted trading hours the rest of the week, in response to crime fears in Alice Springs.

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Anthony Albanese has left a total ban or opt-out restrictions on the table, depending on the report of the central Australian regional controller, Luritja woman Dorelle Anderson, due by 1 February.

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Asked if there should be a ban, McCarthy told Sky News:

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Yes, it’s interesting hearing all the debate about that. I mean I don’t know if you’ve heard but certainly here in Darwin the lord mayor has asked for those bans to be spread across Darwin city and the Northern Territory. So there is a broader conversation across the Northern Territory around alcohol.

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In Alice Springs itself though … we have to stay focused with them. This is where the report this week that comes from the Northern Territory government is absolutely critical. The federal government has urged the NT government to ensure that there is the opportunity to opt out for communities. And they have the power here in the Northern Territory through the legislative assembly to do that. So this week is going to be a critical moment.

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The defence minister, Richard Marles, and the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, have announced they will travel to France and the UK.

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They will meet their French counterparts in Paris on Monday for what is known as a “two-plus-two” consultation. It confirms a Guardian Australia report last week about the planned trip.

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Australia–UK ministerial consultations will take place on 1-2 February in London and Portsmouth.

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Marles said:

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In an increasingly challenging strategic environment, our longstanding defence relationships with France and the United Kingdom are essential to promoting stability, protecting the rules-based order and avoiding further conflict.

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I look forward to working with my French and UK counterparts to continue supporting Ukraine and ensure an inclusive, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

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The visit to the United Kingdom also provides an important opportunity to discuss Aukus.

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Wong said:

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Deepening practical cooperation with France in the Indo-Pacific, reflecting the priorities of our partners, is critical to our vision of regional stability.

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Close coordination with the EU is essential as we stand together to face challenges in Europe and in our region.

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Following the meetings, Marles will travel to the US to meet with his counterpart, Lloyd Austin. Wong will travel to Brussels to meet with Josep Borrell, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy.

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A man in his 60s has died after a suspected snake bite east of Brisbane, AAP reports.

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It’s believed a brown snake bit his hand at a private property at Kensington Grove just before 10am on Saturday.

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The man was in a critical condition when paramedics arrived and he later died.

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Police are not treating the death as suspicious and will prepare a report for the coroner.

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Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of today’s news. It’s Donna Lu here, taking you through your Sunday. Here’s a look at the day’s top stories:

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• The arts minister, Tony Burke, is expected to announce a national cultural policy tomorrow, reported to include the establishment of a federal agency to crack down on sexual harassment and bullying in the arts industry, and a new quota for local content on streaming platforms.

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• In tennis, local wildcards Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler have had a dream run at the Australian Open, winning the men’s doubles title last night. The Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka took out the women’s singles title.

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• Flume has won the top spot in Triple J’s Hottest 100 with his track Say Nothing.

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• A search is continuing in Western Australia for a radioact