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NSW Parliament Member Contributions Analyzed: A Wide Discrepancy Revealed

An analysis of NSW Parliament contributions since the 2023 election reveals vast discrepancies among MPs, with some focusing on community engagement while others prioritize policy work or other activities.

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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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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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NSW Labor's Hypocrisy: Working with Latham Despite Public Condemnation

NSW Premier Chris Minns's Labor government continues to work with Mark Latham on legislation, despite publicly distancing themselves from him following his homophobic and misogynistic remarks and alleged misconduct, revealing a disconnect between public statements and behind-the-scenes political man...

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NSW Parliament Passes Amended Abortion Bill Amidst Activist Threats

The NSW Parliament passed an amended abortion bill, allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe medical terminations up to nine weeks, despite threats from anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe against politicians who supported it; the bill also prompted a controversial comparison to Nazi atrocities from...

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NSW Parliament Launches Inquiry into Explosive Caravan Incident and Hate Speech Legislation

The New South Wales parliament launched an inquiry into the timing of government knowledge regarding an explosive-laden caravan found near Sydney, questioning whether parliamentarians were misled before passing hate speech and religious worship legislation.

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Neo-Nazi Infiltrates NSW Parliament Event

A neo-Nazi, Joel Davis, facing criminal charges, infiltrated a NSW Parliament event in May, using the platform to promote "supremacy" and "racism", causing concern and prompting calls for stricter security protocols.

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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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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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NSW Workers' Compensation Reforms Face Uncertain Future

NSW's Parliament is debating workers' compensation reforms, with the fate of the bill hinging on independent MP Mark Latham's vote. Latham wants amendments, including those from Victoria's 2024 reforms, while the Coalition wants changes to the eligibility criteria for long-term payouts.

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NSW MP Faces 10 Sexual Assault Charges

Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon faces 10 charges of sexual assault against a 13-year-old boy he allegedly met on Squirt.org in 2017; he resigned from parliament after being charged and will stand trial.

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