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NT parliament increases minimum sentence for DV murder, speaker berates backbencher

Northern Territory parliament has passed legislation increasing the mandatory minimum prison sentence for domestic violence murder from 20 to 25 years. During sittings this week, the speaker also berated a government…

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ABC AustraliaMar 13, 2026, 10:25 PM

NT parliament increases minimum sentence for DV murder, speaker berates backbencher

Northern Territory parliament has passed legislation increasing the mandatory minimum prison sentence for domestic violence murder from 20 to 25 years. During sittings this week, the speaker also berated a government backbencher over his handling of bullying claims.

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