
Australian politician Gareth Ward found guilty of rape
Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found.
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Gareth James Ward is an Australian politician who was the New South Wales Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services in the second Berejiklian ministry from 2019 to 2021. Ward is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and has represented the seat of Kiama since 2011. He was suspended from NSW parliament in March 2022 until the end of that term in March 2023, after being charged with sexual intercourse without consent, and indecent assault.
Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found.