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Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension

Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Counting to resume in NSW seat of Kiama as incumbent Gareth Ward prepares to face court

Liberal turned independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward is closing in on Labor candidate Katelin McInerney's lead after a batch of pre-poll votes favoured the incumbent.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Holsworthy candidate Tina Ayyad victim of smear campaign ahead of NSW election

Pamphlets have been distributed across the south-west Sydney seat of Holsworthy containing unverified statements of Liberal candidate Tina Ayyad.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

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NSW Liberals 'blindsided' by last-minute Kiama candidate as some seek to back Gareth Ward

Liberal candidate Melanie Gibbons says her friendship with Gareth Ward is "fine" after being hand-picked by the premier to try and defeat him in the seat of Kiama.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Liberal candidate in Kiama refuses to rule out preference deal with Gareth Ward

Melanie Gibbons faces awkward exchange with journalists a day after stunning Liberal insiders with preselection

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023

Senior Liberals blindsided by dumped MP’s bid to take on Gareth Ward in NSW election

Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons, who lost preselection in her current seat, surprised party by nominating for Kiama

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

Parties distance themselves from ex-Liberal MP in Kiama

Both major parties in NSW say they won't accept votes from Gareth Ward, the ex-Liberal MP accused of sexual assault who's running as an independent in Kiama.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

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Dumped Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons set to take on independent Gareth Ward in Kiama

Melanie Gibbons made the announcement to take on the independent member for Kiama hours ahead of nominations closing.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Jacqui Munro endorsed for NSW Liberal seat despite a Perrottet staffer trying to redirect votes

Premier says he was not aware of involvement by his office in contested nomination process for upper house spot

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

New South Wales Liberals endorse Jacqui Munro for upper-house ticket

The ABC understands Transport Minister David Elliott has been unsuccessful in his bid to remain in parliament via the vacant upper-house spot on the ballot for next month's election.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Retiring MP David Elliott vies for spot on NSW Liberals upper house ticket as premier plays down turmoil

Premier Dominic Perrottet says the jostling among candidates to secure the vacancy doesn't bother him, as a win for retiring MP David Elliott could resurrect his political career.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Would you still buy a Tesla? Drivers divided over the Elon Musk effect

The International Association of Business Communicators Canberra President said a CEO's reputation was intrinsically linked to an organisation's success and was one of its most valuable assets.

The Canberra Times · Dec 22, 2022

NSW Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons dumped after latest effort to run for upper house

Melanie Gibbons's political career has been dumped as the Liberals are set to favour gender parity. It is Ms Gibbons's latest loss after she failed to recontest her south-west Sydney seat after 12 years.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Sitting NSW MP dumped by own party

A sitting Liberal MP has been dumped at preselection ahead of the NSW election as the party chooses a former deputy mayor for the upcoming election.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

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ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons loses preselection vote

Long-serving Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons is ousted from the NSW lower house after losing a preselection challenge in her seat of Holsworthy.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

NSW Liberal MPs face potential preselection battles amid a frontbench exodus

Possible challengers from within the party are emerging in Holsworthy and Camden ahead of March election

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

NSW Liberal party factional turmoil escalates to supreme court action

Member of state executive seeks to force party to follow constitution which calls for rank and file preselection ballots

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