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NSW Liberal Party Leader Mark Speakman's Position Weakened by Kiama By-election Loss
Despite the NSW Liberals retaining the Kiama seat in a by-election, the narrow victory has fueled calls for party leader Mark Speakman's resignation, highlighting internal divisions and concerns about the party's electoral prospects.
NSW Liberal Party Leader Mark Speakman's Position Weakened by Kiama By-election Loss
Despite the NSW Liberals retaining the Kiama seat in a by-election, the narrow victory has fueled calls for party leader Mark Speakman's resignation, highlighting internal divisions and concerns about the party's electoral prospects.
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48% Bias Score
NSW MP Gareth Ward Resigns Amidst Sexual Assault Conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigned from the NSW Parliament hours before he was to be expelled, triggering a by-election for his Kiama seat; he was found guilty in July of sexually assaulting two young men in 2013 and 2015 and is currently appealing the conviction.
NSW MP Gareth Ward Resigns Amidst Sexual Assault Conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigned from the NSW Parliament hours before he was to be expelled, triggering a by-election for his Kiama seat; he was found guilty in July of sexually assaulting two young men in 2013 and 2015 and is currently appealing the conviction.
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52% Bias Score
Court Rejects Ward's Bid to Block Expulsion Vote
A court dismissed NSW MP Gareth Ward's bid to halt a parliamentary vote to expel him following his convictions for sexually assaulting a staffer and an 18-year-old; the vote will likely proceed, triggering a by-election.
Court Rejects Ward's Bid to Block Expulsion Vote
A court dismissed NSW MP Gareth Ward's bid to halt a parliamentary vote to expel him following his convictions for sexually assaulting a staffer and an 18-year-old; the vote will likely proceed, triggering a by-election.
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44% Bias Score
Convicted NSW MP Gareth Ward's Bail Revoked, Faces Expulsion
NSW MP Gareth Ward, convicted of sexually assaulting two young men, had his bail revoked and was taken into custody; calls for his resignation or expulsion from parliament have widespread support, potentially triggering a by-election.
Convicted NSW MP Gareth Ward's Bail Revoked, Faces Expulsion
NSW MP Gareth Ward, convicted of sexually assaulting two young men, had his bail revoked and was taken into custody; calls for his resignation or expulsion from parliament have widespread support, potentially triggering a by-election.
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44% Bias Score
Former NSW MP Gareth Ward found guilty of sexual assault
A NSW jury found former state MP Gareth Ward guilty of digitally raping a 24-year-old staffer in 2015 and indecently assaulting an 18-year-old man in 2013; both victims delayed reporting due to fear of Ward's political power.
Former NSW MP Gareth Ward found guilty of sexual assault
A NSW jury found former state MP Gareth Ward guilty of digitally raping a 24-year-old staffer in 2015 and indecently assaulting an 18-year-old man in 2013; both victims delayed reporting due to fear of Ward's political power.
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28% Bias Score
NSW MP Gareth Ward Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
After a two-and-a-half-day deliberation, a jury found New South Wales MP Gareth Ward guilty of sexually abusing two young men, one an 18-year-old and the other a 24-year-old political staffer, at his home and at NSW Parliament House between 2013 and 2015.
NSW MP Gareth Ward Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
After a two-and-a-half-day deliberation, a jury found New South Wales MP Gareth Ward guilty of sexually abusing two young men, one an 18-year-old and the other a 24-year-old political staffer, at his home and at NSW Parliament House between 2013 and 2015.
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20% Bias Score
Kiama By-election: Labor's Strong Showing Amidst Housing Crisis and Shifting Demographics
The Kiama by-election in New South Wales, Australia, will determine Gareth Ward's replacement, with Labor's Katelin McInerney favored to win against Liberal Serena Copley and independent Kate Dezarnaulds amidst a backdrop of rising house prices and a housing crisis impacting the region.
Kiama By-election: Labor's Strong Showing Amidst Housing Crisis and Shifting Demographics
The Kiama by-election in New South Wales, Australia, will determine Gareth Ward's replacement, with Labor's Katelin McInerney favored to win against Liberal Serena Copley and independent Kate Dezarnaulds amidst a backdrop of rising house prices and a housing crisis impacting the region.
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24% Bias Score
Ward Resigns from NSW Parliament Following Rape Conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigned from the NSW parliament on Friday morning, triggering a by-election in Kiama, after unsuccessfully challenging his expulsion following a guilty verdict on four sexual assault charges last month.
Ward Resigns from NSW Parliament Following Rape Conviction
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigned from the NSW parliament on Friday morning, triggering a by-election in Kiama, after unsuccessfully challenging his expulsion following a guilty verdict on four sexual assault charges last month.
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60% Bias Score
Convicted NSW MP Defies Calls to Resign, Sparking Legal Battle
Convicted rapist and NSW MP Gareth Ward, despite his imprisonment and refusal to resign, is facing legal action for his continued presence in parliament, highlighting a loophole in the NSW Constitution Act that requires a five-year minimum sentence for expulsion and sparking calls for legislative re...
Convicted NSW MP Defies Calls to Resign, Sparking Legal Battle
Convicted rapist and NSW MP Gareth Ward, despite his imprisonment and refusal to resign, is facing legal action for his continued presence in parliament, highlighting a loophole in the NSW Constitution Act that requires a five-year minimum sentence for expulsion and sparking calls for legislative re...
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60% Bias Score
NSW MP Found Guilty of Sexual Assault, Sparking Calls for Parliamentary Reform
New South Wales MP Gareth Ward was found guilty of indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent, prompting calls for his resignation and raising questions about parliamentary rules that allow convicted MPs to remain in office.
NSW MP Found Guilty of Sexual Assault, Sparking Calls for Parliamentary Reform
New South Wales MP Gareth Ward was found guilty of indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent, prompting calls for his resignation and raising questions about parliamentary rules that allow convicted MPs to remain in office.
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52% Bias Score
NSW MP Guilty of Sexual Assault, Faces Losing Seat
NSW MP Gareth Ward was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault against two young men, one a teenager, resulting in potential loss of his parliamentary seat and calls for his immediate resignation.
NSW MP Guilty of Sexual Assault, Faces Losing Seat
NSW MP Gareth Ward was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault against two young men, one a teenager, resulting in potential loss of his parliamentary seat and calls for his immediate resignation.
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48% Bias Score
Inconsistencies Emerge in Ward Sexual Assault Trial
A man has accused New South Wales MP Gareth Ward of sexual assault, leading to Ward's 2022 charges and a trial where inconsistencies in the accuser's testimony are being examined.
Inconsistencies Emerge in Ward Sexual Assault Trial
A man has accused New South Wales MP Gareth Ward of sexual assault, leading to Ward's 2022 charges and a trial where inconsistencies in the accuser's testimony are being examined.
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44% Bias Score
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