Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay
Summary
Gareth Ward, an Australian politician, has resigned from parliament after losing a legal attempt to stop his removal. He was found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men and has been jailed while he awaits sentencing. Ward's resignation leads to a by-election in his Kiama constituency.Key Facts
- Gareth Ward, a convicted rapist, resigned from Australian parliament.
- He was found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men in 2013 and 2015.
- Ward tried to legally stop his expulsion from parliament, but failed.
- He resigned just before a planned vote to expel him.
- His departure triggers a by-election in Kiama, where he served since 2011.
- Ward left his ministerial role and the Liberal Party in 2021 but remained in parliament.
- He plans to appeal his guilty verdict and is due to be sentenced next month.
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