Former Darwin real estate agent Suzi Milgate leaves local court

Realtor Suzi Milgate declared herself unfit to continue legal proceedings as she made a surprising exit from the Darwin Local Court. Read what happened.

Suzi Milgate walked out of the Darwin Local Court. Picture: Supplied.

Former Darwin real estate agent Suzi Milgate has sensationally walked out of her latest court appearance after declaring herself unfit to carry out legal proceedings.

The realtor was facing charges of aggravated assault and using a carriage service to harass after she allegedly thrust a crepe into then chief minister Natasha Fyles’ face at the Nightcliff Markets in 2023.

The case was listed for a hearing on July 9, however she called for a psychiatric report to be made showing she was unfit for the date.

Prosecutor Deborah Mandie said the form had not been written in affidavit format, nor had it been sworn to.

“On the last occasion the psychiatric issue was raised for the first time and the court allowed some time for Ms Milgate to get the material she needed,” Ms Mandie said.

“I’ve read through it and all I can take from it is that there’s stress and anxiety in relation to this matter. I have no doubt about that.

Suzi Milgate faces the Darwin Local Court after an alleged attack on Chief Minister Natasha Fyles at the Nightcliff Markets in September. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

“The prosecution wants to be accommodating, there’s no interest in running an unfair trial.

“I found out today the only email we were ever given (for the defendant) is no longer in commission, so we’ve given her a hard copy and have found her new email address.”

However, Ms Milgate, representing herself, said she was unfit to continue with the case and left the court without making a further submission.

She was joined in court by several supporters, including Darwin councillor Amye Un.

“I am appearing out of deference to the court, I am not fit to continue with this,” Ms Milgate said.

“I will now leave and would like it written of any decisions made here in my absence.”

Chief Judge Elizabeth Morris warned the defendant that if she left a warrant would have to be issued, to which Ms Milgate reiterated she could not continue with the process.

The realtor then left claiming “there’s no psychiatrics here in Darwin, not even a waiting list, you have to be sent down south”.

Ms Morris did not issue a warrant, however did vacate the upcoming hearing date and instead adjourned her case to the mental health list on July 25.