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Luke Costin

Top Liberal figure could be called in MP's abuse trial

Gareth Ward is due to face trial on five charges, including sexual intercourse without consent. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

A Liberal Party state director could be called to give evidence as a witness at MP Gareth Ward's rape trial.

The 44-year-old member for the NSW seat of Kiama is due to face a jury trial in late May on five charges, including sexual intercourse without consent.

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