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14 October 2026

16 and 17-year-olds granted access to pepper spray in NT as state government moves to permanently legalise

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16 and 17-year-olds granted access to pepper spray in NT as state government moves to permanently legalise

‘We allow them to drive a motor vehicle which can be used as a lethal weapon, whereas OC spray is a non-lethal opportunity to buy yourself precious seconds to get away.’

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