Steve Edgington has resigned the position of shadow minister for prevention of domestic violence, saying he does not want to be a distraction.Jo Hersey will take over the portfolio, while Mr Edgington will retain his other portfolios.
Katherine MLA Jo Hersey will take on the portfolio, while Mr Edgington will retain his other portfolios, including shadow attorney-general. In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Mr Edgington said he had resigned as the minister for prevention of DFSV. It follows a fiery Question Time in NT Parliament on Thursday afternoon, in which the Labor Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Minister Kate Worden, repeatedly called for Mr Edgington to resign.
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