Sydney-based senior counsel to prosecute case against federal MP Luke Gosling
High-profile Sydney-based barrister Sophie Callan SC has been appointed to prosecute the assault case against federal Labor MP Luke Gosling. Mr Gosling denies two charges of assaulting the NT administrator and one charge of breaching his bail.
Sydney-based barrister Sophie Callan SC has been appointed to handle assault charges against federal Labor MP Luke Gosling. The federal MP faces two counts of assaulting the Northern Territory's administrator, David Connolly, and breaching bail. Gosling maintains his innocence and is set to return to Darwin Local Court soon. The Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions (NTDPP) has enlisted an interstate lawyer, Ms Callan, to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
The charges stem from incidents at the NT Thai Grand Festival in July and an alleged hip-and-shoulder collision where Mr Gosling allegedly struck Mr Connolly with his elbow. Since his initial court appearance, Gosling has been charged with breaching bail and has stepped down as a special envoy. Ms Callan previously represented the Crown in high-profile corruption and court cases involving former politicians and the Lindt Cafe siege inquest.
Gosling's bail conditions prohibit him from approaching the NT Government House, where Mr Connolly resides, and require him to provide 48 hours notice of any events where both men might attend.
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