The Greens Party representatives and indigenous leaders joined forces to raise community awareness at a public forum in Tregear on Friday.

The former Howard government introduced the NT National Emergency Response Act in remote Aboriginal communities in 2007, which includes the quarantine of welfare benefits where recipients receive vouchers instead of cash.

Federal MPs will vote in the next two weeks whether to amend the laws to affect all of NT and other selected locations across Australia.

Local indigenous leaders and the Greens Party have grave concerns Mount Druitt could be targeted if the bill is passed to include selected areas nationwide. ``It would not only affect the large indigenous population in Mount Druitt but also anyone who receives welfare support,''said the Greens candidate for Chifley, Debbie Robertson.

``It doesn't address the causes of disadvantage or independence or social inclusion in the community.''

More community forums will be held in Mount Druitt to spread the word. ``Not many people understand the full implications where welfare recipients will be told where to shop and what to buy,'' Mrs Robertson said.

``They won't have full access to their benefits and it will be harder to get off income management.''

She urged Mr Price, who is Mount Druitt and District Reconciliation group patron, to oppose the bill or at least speak on the matter in parliament.

``Will he support the constituents who voted for him or put the Labor Party first?'' she asked.

The Star contacted Mr Price for a comment but didn't get a response before deadline.