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Convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward ultimatum: Quit or be expelled from parliament
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 28 – Bipartisan support grows for expelling Ward from NSW Parliament after his conviction for multiple sexual assaults, with a motion expected on Aug 5 to maintain parliamentary integrity.
- Facing an ultimatum, Kiama MP Gareth Ward must resign or be expelled when parliament resumes after his conviction several years ago, amid bipartisan calls for removal.
- Several years ago, Gareth Ward, former Liberal MP, was found guilty of three counts of assault with act of indecency at Meroo Meadow in 2013 and intercourse without consent in Potts Point in 2015.
- Amid bipartisan pressure, NSW Premier Chris Minns described the situation as `ridiculous` and backed Ward’s removal, with both Labor and the Liberals calling for his resignation.
- A motion to expel Gareth Ward must be debated in the NSW Legislative Assembly after his court appearance on Wednesday, with expulsion triggering a by-election in the Kiama electorate.
- This case could significantly erode public trust and raise accountability questions, as bipartisan calls for Ward's removal intensify scrutiny on parliamentary accountability.
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The AgeConvicted rapist MP Gareth Ward ultimatum: Quit or be expelled from parliament
A leading solicitor and advocate for victim-survivors of sexual assault says the Kiama MP has grossly misread the expectations of society by not immediately resigning from parliament.
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