The Latest Breaking News from Gareth Ward

Exclusive: Supporters concerned they lack numbers needed to pass bill after Kiama MP’s suspension

The dramatic move allows Scott Morrison to have a big say in choosing the candidates in key seats as election looms

MORNING BRIEFING: Independent MP Gareth Ward is officially banned from visiting any schools in his Kiama electorate after being charged with alleged sex crimes, including against a teenage boy.

NSW MP and former Liberal minister Gareth Ward has been suspended after a vote in the state parliament.

Coalition to move to suspend Kiama MP on Thursday after sexual abuse charges laid

Acting Premier Paul Toole moves a motion in the NSW parliament to suspend Kiama MP Gareth Ward until indecent and sexual assault charges against him are dealt with in court.

Former Liberal minister Gareth Ward is set to be suspended from NSW parliament after resisting pressure to quit following sexual assault charges.

Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news.

Good morning, early birds. Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man in separate incidents, and the dramatic events of Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial continue. It’s the news you need to know, with Josefine Ganko.