Luke Gosling stands aside as special envoy for defence and veterans' affairs

Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has temporarily stepped aside as special envoy for defence, veterans affairs, and Northern Australia while facing charges of assault and breach of bail. Gosling was recently charged with breaching his bail conditions, which prohibited him from being within 50 meters of NT Government House and required him to notify an office of the administrator 48 hours prior to attending any event where both men would be present.

If the two were to attend the same event, Gosling was required to stay 15 meters away from the administrator. Gosling categorically denies the allegations against him and is committed to defending himself in court. The opposition has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to act on Gosling's alleged breach of bail, with federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers agreeing that it was the right decision to step down.