By Frank Coletta for Daily Mail Australia The Country Liberal Party in the Northern Territory is a party divided again today with Member for Daly, Gary Higgins, refusing to attend all meetings, after an alleged homophobic slur against his son by Deputy Chief Minister Dave Tollner. Parliamentary colleagues have confirmed Mr Higgins' stance. He's informed party officials that he does not want to present at future meetings where Mr Tollner be in attendance. According to the NT News, the territory's Deputy Chief Minister is accused of calling Joshua Higgins a 'pillow biter' and 'shirt lifter'. Scroll down for video
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Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister Dave Tollner made the alleged homophobic slurs against the son of his colleague, Gary Higgins
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Mr Higgins' son, Joshua, works for the government for Community Services Minister Bess Price
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The drama unfolded after a draft speech was presented to the NT Cabinet
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NT Chief Minister Adam Giles agrees his deputy's comments were both inappropriate and not acceptable but says the matter has been dealt with
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Party colleagues disagree, claiming there should be disciplinary action and the 'team is not cohesive'
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The CLP, which lost three indigenous MPs after Terry Mills was toppled in a coup led by Adam Giles, holds a one-seat majority only in the NT
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