[1] The first curfew was announced by the Northern Territory Government after a string of violent attacks were occurring after-hours.
[2] The first curfew was announced by Chief Minister of the Northern Territory at the time, Eva Lawler, on 27 March, alongside her declaration of an 'emergency situation' with regards to the matter.
[9] Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Linda Burney, supported the introduction of the curfews but stated that Alice Springs needs longer-term solutions.
[10] Mayor Matt Paterson acknowledged that the curfews 'make us [residents] feel safe' but they 'can't continue to put these in'.
Paterson has said that the town is in need of a longer term solution, and that the curfews impose negative press on the community.