Convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward faces expulsion from NSW parliament after losing injunction bid

Both Minns Labor government and opposition indicate they will support expulsion motion when it is moved on FridayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConvicted rapist Gareth Ward is expected to be expelled from the New South Wales parliament on Friday after failing in his court bid to stop it.Ward, the MP for Kiama, faced the urgent hearing in the court of appeal on Thursday after he sought an injunction against the leader of the Legislative Assembly, Ron Hoenig, to stop his parliamentary colleagues expelling him. Continue reading...

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