The Federal Government's Northern Territory Intervention has been back in the headlines this week, but for all the wrong reasons. A United Nations spokesperson has said the welfare restrictions, and alcohol & pornography bans in Aboriginal communities - are a violation of human rights. Professor James Anaya, the UN representative on indigenous peoples, said there was little evidence the bans were working, and the bright green payment card people have to use for shopping (-part of the welfare management program)... was humiliating.

Yet, the latest "Closing the Gap" report actually shows a lot of positives coming out of the Intervention so far - Lots of health checks and breakfast programs improving kids health and behaviour, initiatives helping to protect kids and families that have experienced violence... Improved policing, stores reporting an increase in the amount of healthy food purchased due to the Income Management system.

What do you think of the Northern Territory Intervention ?

* Are tough measures like this needed?

* If it is racist and discriminatory to single out one group of people, should it apply across the board?

* Should all people who are on welfare payments, be restricted as to what they can spend their money on?

* Do you agree that it's humiliating for one group of people have to produce a card at the shops while others don't have to?

Also in the news this week we heard of a leaked document that showed the federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott wants to see a nation-wide ban on takeaway alcohol in all Aboriginal communities. 

• Many are saying the plan is racist. What do you think?