The Latest Breaking News from Gareth Ward

MP's one-on-one dance used to attack sex abuse claims

A man's decision to dance alone with a state MP at a party raised doubts whether claimed sexual abuse by the politician ever took place, a jury has heard.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

'Real ring of truth' in sex abuse claims against MP

The accounts of two men who claim they were separately sexually abused by a state MP have multiple similarities and a ring of truth, a court has been told.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

'Happy to be arrested': ex-cop's claim in MP sex trial

A former police officer has been grilled about his failure to front the sexual abuse trial of a state MP when required.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

MP's lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim's report

A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.

AAP · May 29, 2025

Political staffer's fears after alleged MP sex assault

A political staffer has revealed he didn't report allegedly being sexually assaulted by a state MP because he didn't think it would be taken seriously.

AAP · May 28, 2025

NSW MP Gareth Ward allegedly raped political staffer after Parliament House event, trial hears

Independent MP for Kiama has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 24-year-old in 2015 and an 18-year-old in 2013

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025

Details of MP's alleged sexual abuse of men revealed

A state MP is accused of preying on a teenager and later a work colleague by sexually abusing them after they had been drinking, a court has been told.

AAP · May 27, 2025

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

A state MP accused of sexually abusing a teenager and a young man is expected to face trial over the historical allegations within months.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025

No pants, no problem: MP cleared over night parly visit

An ethics committee has cleared an MP and security staff over a late-night entry to parliament but raised concern about how the public found out about it.

AAP · Dec 12, 2024

Politician Shows Up To Work in His Underwear, Denies Being Drunk

Kiama MP Gareth Ward reportedly showed up to state parliament around 4 a.m. July 21 wearing a "T-shirt, underwear and socks."

International Business Times · Sep 27, 2024