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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Michael McGowan

Former NSW minister Gareth Ward to contest election with sexual abuse charges still outstanding

Gareth Ward in parliament
Gareth Ward, the former Liberal minister, will contest Kiama as an independent at the NSW state election. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Former New South Wales Coalition minister Gareth Ward will contest the March election as an independent before historical sexual abuse charges against him are resolved, after a pre-trial hearing was delayed until April.

The Kiama MP is facing charges of alleged sexual abuse against a man and 17-year-old boy dating back several years.

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