ABC AustraliaJun 4, 2026, 4:00 AM

NT Supreme Court clears way for potential wave of summary adjournments

The NT Supreme Court reversed a 2006 decision, allowing unrepresented defendants in Local Court to seek adjournments as legal aid funding constraints leave many without counsel.

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