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Federal MP Luke Gosling charged with bail breach
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The gist
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling was charged with breaching bail on August 14. He faces court September 30 over alleged assault of NT Administrator.
Background
Luke Gosling, the federal Labor MP for Solomon, was arrested in July over allegations he assaulted Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly at a cultural festival in Darwin. He was charged with two counts of assault and released on bail. Police now allege he breached one of his bail conditions on August 14, leading to the new charge.
How it unfolded
- Jul 18, 2026Alleged assault on NT Administrator David Connolly at the NT Thailand Grand Festival in Darwin.
- Jul 31, 2026Gosling appeared in Darwin Local Court, was charged with two counts of assault, and released on bail conditions.
- Aug 14, 2026Police allege Gosling breached one of his bail conditions on this date.
- Aug 25, 2026NT Police charged Gosling with one count of breaching bail and served him a summons to appear in court on September 30.
Who’s saying what
- Police
- NT Police allege Gosling breached his bail conditions on August 14 and have charged him accordingly.
- Defense
- Gosling's lawyer, Marty Aust, strongly denies the assault allegations and criticized police for arresting the MP rather than issuing a notice to appear.
Still unverified
The exact nature of the alleged bail breach has not been detailed by police.