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Ward is on trial over the alleged indecent assault of one man and alleged rape of another.

‘Chosen a rapist’: Alleged victim questioned over remarks on Kiama MP’s elevation to ministry

Gareth Ward was in 2019 appointed Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, two years before the political staffer spoke to police about the alleged rape.

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Gareth Ward (right), arriving at court with his barrister David Campbell SC for week two of his criminal trial.

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Gareth Ward MP for Kiama arrives at the Downing Centre District Court for day three of his sexual assault allegations. Sydney, 29 May 2025. Photo Jessica Hromas
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Kiama MP’s alleged rape victim questioned on police video retracing steps

Gareth Ward’s defence team has dissected footage showing a then-24-year-old political staffer retracing his steps from the night of his alleged rape.

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Gareth Ward MP has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including sexual intercourse without consent
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Kiama MP told alleged rape victim ‘he’d take care of him’, court told

The political staffer said he felt “dirty” and “confused” after allegedly being raped by Gareth Ward in his Potts Point apartment in 2015.

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Andrew O’Keefe meeting Pastor Ross Pene as he checks into rehab at Connect Global.

Christian pastor from Andrew O’Keefe rehab arrested over alleged fake drug records

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Gareth Ward MP arrives at the Downing Centre District Court for the first day of his sexual assault trial.

Kiama MP allegedly raped man after event in parliament, court told

Gareth Ward’s trial over the alleged indecent assault of one man and alleged rape of another started in Sydney on Tuesday.

  • Clare Sibthorpe and Michaela Whitbourn

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