Convicted rapist fighting to remain in parliament in Australia
Published: 8/5/2025
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward is fighting to stay in the New South Wales state parliament from jail following his conviction for sexual assault. The 44-year-old independent member for Kiama was found guilty of assaulting two young men and faces expulsion from parliament, which he refuses to resign from. Despite calls for his resignation, Ward plans to appeal his conviction, with his lawyers seeking an injunction to prevent his removal from office.
