Commonwealth declines Gosling assault case, leaving prosecution stalled
The federal director of public prosecutions refused to handle the assault case against Labor MP Luke Gosling. NT prosecutors cannot take the case due to conflict of interest. They are now looking for another way forward.
Why it mattersThe prosecution of a federal MP is now stalled. There is no clear path forward. This creates uncertainty about when or how the case will proceed.
AustraliaA political stalemate in Australian federal and territory justice systems means a serving Labor MP accused of assault faces uncertain timing for his retrial.
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