NSW MP Gareth Ward allegedly raped political staffer after Parliament House event, trial hears

27/05/2025 09:19 The Guardian

Independent MP for Kiama has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 24-year-old in 2015 and an 18-year-old in 2013Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales independent MP Gareth Ward allegedly raped a political staffer in his home in 2015 after he invited the man to stay over following an event at Parliament House, a court has heard.Ward, who at the time of the alleged offending was the Liberal MP for Kiama, is facing an expected four-week trial at Sydney’s Downing Centre after being charged with five criminal offences.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Trump warns Putin he is ‘playing with fire’ after Russian attack on Ukraine

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27/05/2025 17:29 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 17:28 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 16:47 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 15:13 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 10:00 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 10:00 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 09:02 The Guardian

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27/05/2025 05:22 The Guardian

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