Labor MP Stands Aside as Defence Envoy After Alleged Bail Breach

MP Luke Gosling was released on bail after being arrested in July over allegations he assaulted Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.

Labor MP Stands Aside as Defence Envoy After Alleged Bail Breach

TL;DR

  • Luke Gosling, federal member for Solomon, is accused of assaulting NT Administrator David Connolly.
  • Gosling was arrested in July and released on bail.
  • He faces an additional charge for allegedly breaching bail conditions on August 14.
  • A new charge for breach of bail was laid on August 25.
  • Gosling will appear in Darwin Local Court on September 30.
  • He has vowed to fight the assault allegations in court.