Federal MP Luke Gosling has been charged with assaulting Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.
The administrator’s office has alleged the incident occurred during the NT Thailand Grand Festival, a community event held in Darwin on July 18.
Police began investigating the matter last week and arrested the 54-year-old Labor MP this morning.
NT Police have since charged Mr Gosling with two counts of assault on the administrator or judges.
In a brief statement following his arrest, Mr Gosling said: “The Northern Territory Police have released a statement on this matter. I am cooperating fully with their inquiries.”
Mr Gosling is due to appear in court September 1.
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