THE Northern Territory and federal governments are again butting heads over problem drinking in the territory.
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin revealed on Wednesday she had written to NT Chief Minister Terry Mills requesting an assessment of how two pubs in Alice Springs were being run.
She said there was too much evidence of antisocial behaviour and harm to the community connected to the hotels.
But NT Business Minister Peter Chandler on Thursday rejected the request.
"To tell us to target hotels who are already compliant with liquor licensing regulations and who we have a good working relationship with is nonsense," Mr Chandler said.
"This is completely inappropriate and I am requesting a meeting with Jenny Macklin," he said in a statement.
Alice Springs has been identified as a hot spot for violence in the Northern Territory.
On Wednesday Prime Minister Julia Gillard criticised the NT government's scrapping of the territory's Banned Drinkers Register.
"The government will take action in response to any irresponsible policy changes that threaten to forfeit our hard-won gains," Ms Gillard said.
Those comments drew a stern rebuke from Acting NT Chief Minister Robyn Lambley, who said Canberra should listen to the NT on dealing with alcohol, not the other way around.
The Banned Drinkers Register forced people buying take-away alcohol to provide photo identification, which is checked against a list of problem drunks, who are prevented from making the purchase.
It is not clear what action Ms Macklin will take if the NT government ignores her request to investigate the two pubs in Alice Springs.
She told ABC television it remained to be seen what would happen if nothing was done.
"There is serious harm taking place. Let's act to deal with it," she said.
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