Australian Aboriginal Health Body Criticizes State Government over Lack of Consultation

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner address the media at a press conference at NT parliament house, in Darwin, Australia, July 1, 2021. AAP Image/Aaron Bunch

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory had released a statement saying the organisation was not adequately consulted before Chief Minister Michael Gunner announced new restrictions for remote communities.

In the media release on Nov.10, AMSANT Chief Executive John Paterson said that “with regard to the requirement for rapid antigen testing and mask wearing in remote communities below 70% first vaccination levels for people 16 years and over, AMSANT was not included in discussions about the justification for this specific new measure.”