Laura Dewson News Today

The Northern Territory Government has reached a confidential settlement with Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne that will see her resign, amid calls for an independent investigation into the failed attempt to have her prosecuted for abuse of office.

Northern Territory police conducted surveillance on Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne’s home during their failed attempt to prosecute her over allegations of abuse of office. 

Police continued to investigate and later charge NT Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne over allegations of abuse of office despite senior detectives believing a crucial piece of evidence would mean the “whole job is gone”. 

Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne is seeking compensation over the “misconceived” attempt to prosecute her for abuse of office, that included police bugging her office and phone and accessing her bank records.

Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne was told seven months before she was charged that her contract would not be renewed because the Government wanted to appoint an Aboriginal commissioner, her lawyers say.