# Australian MP Luke Gosling arrested over alleged assault of NT administrator

Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been arrested for allegedly assaulting the Northern Territory's official administrator. The incident raises questions about the conduct of a sitting parliamentarian and could impact his political career, as well as the government's reputation.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/30/luke-gosling-labor-mp-arrested-northern-territory-nt-ntwnfb) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:04:45 GMT