Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling arrested over alleged assault of NT administrator
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been arrested by Northern Territory police regarding an alleged assault on the territory's administrator, David Connolly. Gosling, who represents the seat of Solomon, has previously denied the allegations and remains in custody without formal charges as of Thursday.
Why it matters
The arrest of a sitting federal parliamentarian on assault charges is a significant political event that raises questions about conduct and legal accountability in Australian governance.
Police said Labor MP Luke Gosling was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault involving NT administrator David Connolly. Photograph: AAP Police said Labor MP Luke Gosling was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault involving NT administrator David Connolly. Photograph: AAP Northern Territory politics Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling arrested over alleged assault of NT administrator Member for Solomon has previously denied alleged incident with administrator David Connolly
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Luke Gosling, the federal Labor member for Solomon, was arrested on Thursday morning over an alleged assault on the Northern Territory’s administrator earlier this month, NT police said in a statement.
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