Phuong Ngo was convicted of ordering the killing Australian MP John Newman in September, 1994. He was arrested on March 13, 1998, tried and subsequently jailed. His appeal was to the High Court of Australia was rejected in May 2004. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... John Paul Newman, born John Naumenko, (December 8, 1946 - September 5, 1994) was a member of the New South Wales state parliament and Member for the seat of Cabramatta. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... High Court entrance The High Court of Australia is the court of last resort for the jurisdiction of Australia. ...

Two of Ngo's co-accused conspirators were acquitted. Phuong Ngo's supporters say he was convicted on flimsy evidence.

A Fairfield City Councillor, Ngo worked hard to help members of the Vietnamese community and led the development of a new community centre in Fairfield.

The prosecution in Ngo's case claimed that John Newman was a political rival of Ngo in that Ngo wanted his seat in Parliament. However, senior ALP figures including New South Wales Treasurer John Della Bosca swore on oath that Ngo had in fact strong support for another seat, in the Legislative Council. The Australian Labor Party or ALP is Australias oldest political party. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ...

There were two mistrials before the final Ngo trial where only Phuong Ngo of the three defendants was convicted.