The Latest Breaking News from James Hayward

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has denied bullying his former Nationals colleague Louise Kingston.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

West Australian MP Louise Kingston has resigned from the state Nationals as she accused her party leader of "relentless bullying and harassment".

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

Child sex abuse accused WA MP James Hayward to be investigated by parliamentary committee over bail variation

A parliamentary investigation will be launched into whether WA politician James Hayward, who has been accused of child sex offences, misrepresented parliamentary procedures to a court when applying to have his bail varied so he could attend a cannabis forum.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

One of five charges dropped against WA MP

One charge that Western Australian MP James Hayward persistently engaged in sexual conduct with a child has been discontinued, but he still faces four charges.

AAP · Jun 1, 2022

Former Nationals WA MP James Hayward committed for trial accused of child sex abuse

Former Nationals WA-turned-independent state MP James Hayward is set to plead not guilty in the District Court to charges of abusing a young girl in the South West.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Child sex abuse accused WA MP James Hayward's bail conditions altered to attend cannabis forum

West Australian MP James Hayward, who is facing charges of sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl, will be allowed to travel to Queensland for a medicinal cannabis symposium so he can fulfil his role on a parliamentary committee.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

Former WA Nationals MP James Hayward intends to fight child sex abuse charges, court told

West Australian politician James Hayward looks set to defend himself against allegations he sexually abused an eight-year-old girl, with his lawyer telling court he intends to plead not guilty to five charges.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

WA MP to fight child sexual abuse charges

West Australian independent MP James Hayward intends to plead not guilty to multiple sexual abuse charges involving an eight-year-old girl, his lawyer says.

AAP · Feb 21, 2022

Legalise Cannabis MP Sophia Moermond suspended from WA parliament over vaccine mandate

A West Australian MP for the Legalise Cannabis Party is suspended from WA Parliament after a motion is passed requiring proof of vaccination as Mark McGowan announces a broad parliamentary agenda.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2022