The MP's Punch: A Test Case for Australia's Politicians and the Law The Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly may have been on official duties at the NT Grand Thai Festival, but it appears he wasn't prepared for a different kind of diplomatic protocol.
Labor MP Luke Gosling allegedly gave him two hip and shoulder charges, with the second incident prompting Connolly to decline an invitation to a citizenship ceremony.
The alleged assault has sent shockwaves through Canberra and Darwin, raising questions about the accountability of politicians when they're accused of committing crimes in public.