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NSW Lawmaker Resigns Before Crucial Expulsion Vote

8/8/2025

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Gareth Ward, a 44-year-old New South Wales lawmaker and convicted rapist, stepped down just before a crucial expulsion vote. His resignation comes after being found guilty of sexual and indecent assault, with sentencing looming in September. This move spares him from becoming the first lawmaker expelled in a century, as he now faces a potential 14-year prison sentence.

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Gareth Ward, a 44-year-old New South Wales lawmaker and convicted rapist, stepped down just before a crucial expulsion vote. His resignation comes after being found guilty of sexual and indecent assault, with sentencing looming in September. This move spares him from becoming the first lawmaker expelled in a century, as he now faces a potential 14-year prison sentence.