Gareth Ward
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‘Deliberate and predatory’: Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexually assaulting two men
The former Liberal minister has been sentenced for raping a political staffer and indecently assaulting an 18-year-old man. He plans to appeal.
- Clare Sibthorpe
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- NSW State Parliament
Nothing good for Liberals in Kiama, but Labor can’t take victories like this for granted
Labor is kicking with the wind, but its thumping victory in the Kiama byelection doesn’t translate statewide.
- The Herald's View
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- NSW byelection
Labor claims victory in Kiama byelection
A Liberal loss in Kiama had been expected to be a trigger for “mischief-makers” in the party to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Mark Speakman.
- Jessica McSweeney
- Opinion
- CBD
How jailed rapist Ward is making thousands from his cell
The former Liberal MP quit parliament after being convicted of sex offences. But his two inner Sydney apartments are still available for short-term rental.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
In the race to replace Ward in Kiama, there’s one thing everyone agrees on
Both major parties are claiming underdog status in the campaign for Kiama as the shadow of Gareth Ward looms.
- Jessica McSweeney
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- NSW State Parliament
A rapist and bully but beloved by Boomers: The turbulent history of Gareth Ward
One-time Liberal Gareth Ward was loved and loathed in equal measures, but if you stood in his way he would “annihilate you”, according to his foes in the south coast town of Kiama.
- Alexandra Smith
‘On board with Coalition or quit’: Speakman fires warning to colleagues
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has taken a stand against his detractors, insisting he will remain leader and defining the party as proudly YIMBY.
- Alexandra Smith and Jessica McSweeney
Ward held on to the bitter end. Now his seat is up for grabs
The former MP had weeks to resign from parliament. He waited until just 90 minutes before he was about to be expelled before quitting from his jail cell.
- Alexandra Smith and Jessica McSweeney
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigns moments before parliament expels him
Ward had spent the week fighting an expulsion motion from his prison cell.
- Jessica McSweeney
Parliament set to expel Gareth Ward after legal challenge fails
The NSW Parliament can proceed with a vote to expel the MP and convicted rapist after Ward failed in a last-minute court battle to keep his job.
- Jessica McSweeney