The NSW Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after a catastrophic by-election defeat in Kiama. With a 25% swing against them, questions mount over Mark Speakman's leadership and the party's future direction.
In a decisive political shift, Labor's Katelin McInerney has won the Kiama byelection, triumphing over the Liberal Party to claim the NSW seat formerly held by convicted MP Gareth Ward.
NSW Premier Chris Minns's Labor government is favoured to snatch the seat of Kiama from the Liberals in a crucial byelection, dealing a potential devastating blow to Opposition Leader Mark Speakman's leadership.
Convicted rapist Gareth Ward has officially resigned as the Member for Kiama, leaving the New South Wales Parliament seat vacant. The controversial former MP stepped down following his sentencing.
Independent MP Gareth Ward is embroiled in a legal and constitutional battle as he seeks to overturn a parliamentary suspension, setting the stage for a historic Supreme Court challenge.
Pressure mounts to remove Gareth Ward from NSW Parliament following his conviction for sexual assault, sparking debates on political accountability.