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Convicted MP Gareth Ward Resigns NSW Parliament Triggering Kiama By-Election
Gareth Ward, the Kiama MP convicted of multiple sexual assault offences, resigned from the New South Wales parliament just before a scheduled vote to expel him, becoming one of the few MPs in the state's history to face such action. Ward had resisted calls to resign while awaiting sentencing and had launched a legal bid to retain his seat, which was dismissed by the NSW Court of Appeal. His resignation vacated the Kiama seat, triggering a by-election expected to be held in early October. Ward, who was expelled from the Liberal Party and re-elected as an independent in 2023 despite his legal troubles, remains in custody and has filed a notice of intention to appeal his convictions. His continued receipt of parliamentary salary while imprisoned drew widespread public and political criticism, including from Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Mark Speakman. The situation highlighted the rarity and seriousness of parliamentary expulsion for misconduct, with the last expulsion occurring decades ago.

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