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NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker 'remains on leave' after launching legal action against government

NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker was due to return to work on April 19. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker will not return to work as planned, after launching court action against the NT government over his position. 

In a statement on Wednesday morning — on the day Commissioner Chalker was due to return to work after taking pre-approved leave — Chief Minister Natasha Fyles confirmed he "remains on leave".

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