Cross-examination continues for Burke

Northern Territory's Opposition leader Denis Burke will finish being cross-examined in the Darwin Magistrates Court today by members of the Network Against Prohibition.

The five activists are defending themselves against charges of disturbing the Legislative Assembly which stem from a protest they staged in the Parliamentary chamber last year.

The charges carry a maximum penalty of three years in prison.

Shadow Health Minister Sue Carter is expected to testify after Mr Burke.

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Pubdate: Friday, 07 March 2003
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