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Phoebe Loomes and Farid Farid

Gareth Ward may be referred to privileges committee

Gareth Ward says When it comes to elections, the people always get it right. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The NSW government is considering referring independent MP Gareth Ward to the privileges committee after he was re-elected as the representative for Kiama while fighting sexual assault charges.

The former Liberal minister has pleaded not guilty to five criminal offences including sexual intercourse without consent, three counts of assault with indecency and common assault.

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