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Government to wait on Gareth Ward's possible parliament suspension until after Kiama vote

Independent Gareth Ward, the predicted winner of the seat of Kiama, pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges and says he should not be suspended from parliament.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension

Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Gareth Ward set to be re-elected as Kiama MP despite being suspended from NSW parliament

The ABC has called the seat for the independent MP, who has pleaded not guilty to sexual and indecent assault charges

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

NSW election: Gareth Ward leads primary vote in Kiama despite being suspended from parliament

The former Liberal minister, who is running as an independent, trails Labor candidate in two-party preferred count

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2023

NSW Liberals 'blindsided' by last-minute Kiama candidate as some seek to back Gareth Ward

Liberal candidate Melanie Gibbons says her friendship with Gareth Ward is "fine" after being hand-picked by the premier to try and defeat him in the seat of Kiama.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Liberal candidate in Kiama refuses to rule out preference deal with Gareth Ward

Melanie Gibbons faces awkward exchange with journalists a day after stunning Liberal insiders with preselection

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023

Senior Liberals blindsided by dumped MP’s bid to take on Gareth Ward in NSW election

Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons, who lost preselection in her current seat, surprised party by nominating for Kiama

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

Parties distance themselves from ex-Liberal MP in Kiama

Both major parties in NSW say they won't accept votes from Gareth Ward, the ex-Liberal MP accused of sexual assault who's running as an independent in Kiama.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

Dumped Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons set to take on independent Gareth Ward in Kiama

Melanie Gibbons made the announcement to take on the independent member for Kiama hours ahead of nominations closing.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Coalition lagging on candidates ahead of NSW election

The coalition is yet to choose candidates for more than a dozen NSW electorates with less than a month to go until the state poll.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023