Federal MP Luke Gosling's breach of bail charge dropped by prosecution

Prosecutors have dismissed a breach of bail charge against Labor MP Luke Gosling during a brief hearing in Darwin Local Court. Still facing two assault charges against Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly, Mr Gosling maintains his denial of those allegations. A short court session this afternoon saw prosecutor Jo Poole withdraw the one bail breach charge, though no additional details were released.

The assault charges against Mr Gosling persist, barring him from 50 meters of NT Government House and necessitating 48-hour notice to Mr Connolly's office before attending events where they might meet. Mr Connolly, as the Crown representative in the Territory, holds similar authority to a state governor. Gosling's attorney, Marty Aust SC, declared the dropped breach of bail charge as the initial, yet crucial, step in safeguarding his client's defense.

Gosling expressed gratitude to the community for their support, reiterating his denial of all accusations. However, he cannot comment further due to the ongoing legal proceedings. Charged in July with assaulting Connolly at the NT Thai Grand Festival, Gosling was later charged with breaching bail on August 25. Despite the dropped charge, he faces the assault allegations in a November court hearing.