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NT victims of crime left in 'limbo’ as court wait times at record highs

Source: abc.net.au Published Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:35:56 +0000

Why This Matters

Key context: Delays at the pointy end of the Northern Territory’s justice system have hit record highs, with the average time for criminal cases to progress to trial now at 476 days. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Delays at the pointy end of the Northern Territory’s justice system have hit record highs, with the average time for criminal cases to progress to trial now at 476 days.

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