Labor MP wins bail breach dismissal but assault charges stand
Prosecutors have dropped a breach of bail charge against Labor MP Luke Gosling.
Prosecutors have withdrawn a breach of bail charge against federal Labor MP Luke Gosling at a Darwin Local Court hearing. Luke Gosling still faces two assault charges relating to NT Administrator David Connolly.
Luke Gosling denies these charges. Luke Gosling's defence says there is not enough evidence.
There is no eyewitness to the alleged assaults. The MP must follow strict bail rules.
He cannot approach NT Government House. He must return to court in November.
There will be a hearing on the remaining assault charges. Gosling stepped aside as the federal government's special envoy for defence and veterans' affairs.
This happened after he was charged with the bail breach in August.
- Two counts against Gosling
- Assault allegations
- NT Administrator David Connolly
- Alleged victim
- NT Thai Grand Festival in Darwin
- Incident location
- 50 metres from NT Government House
- Exclusion zone
Why it mattersThe dropped charge is a legal win for the MP. But he still faces serious assault allegations that could affect his political career and credibility.
AustraliaA federal MP's legal troubles and potential conviction would reflect on the Albanese government and the Darwin electorate's representation.
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