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Gareth Ward granted court order preventing his expulsion from NSW Parliament pending a review of his rape conviction
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, AUG 4 – Gareth Ward, convicted of sexual assault, obtained a Supreme Court injunction delaying his expulsion from NSW Parliament amid government efforts to remove him and trigger a by-election.
- Gareth Ward has delayed his expulsion from the NSW parliament through successful legal action, with a court injunction preventing the vote on his expulsion.
- Ward was found guilty of sexual offences related to incidents in 2013 and 2015 and has yet to be sentenced, but plans to appeal his conviction.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns called the situation "unconscionable" due to Ward's conviction and current incarceration while still serving as an MP.
- The state government claims it has the right to expel Ward, citing his conviction for serious sexual offenses.
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