Kakadu Board Chair Ryan Barrowei Charged with Assault and Domestic Violence
Ryan Barrowei, chair of the Kakadu Board of Management, appeared in Katherine Local Court on aggravated assault and domestic-violence charges, and a request to keep the case secret was rejected.
The chair of the Kakadu Board of Management, Ryan Barrowei, faced a hearing in Katherine Local Court where he was formally charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence. Judge Julie Franz denied an application to suppress details of the proceedings. The court has scheduled a further hearing for September 8, leaving the case pending.
Why it matters
A senior regional board chair faces serious criminal charges, raising concerns about governance and public trust.
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