Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted for assault by Commonwealth DPP
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions.
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is set to assume responsibility for the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, who faces two counts of assault. This decision was made to prevent any potential conflict of interest from the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions (NT DPP). Gosling, a Federal Labor MP representing the Solomon electorate since 2016, was recently charged with allegedly assaulting Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.
The alleged incidents transpired during the NT Thailand Grand Festival on July 18, including one where Gosling is said to have elbowed Connolly. At a recent hearing in the Darwin Local Court, the charges were presented by a senior NT Police lawyer, but the NT DPP has now decided to refer the case to the CDPP to avoid any conflict of interest.
The NT DPP and CDPP are currently coordinating to transfer the prosecution. The matter is scheduled to return to court on September 30.
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