Kiama MP Gareth Ward has been taken into custody after he was found guilty of the sexual abuse of two young men. The government has put forward a motion to remove him from parliament; it is expected to pass.
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- Gareth Ward, Kiama MP, was taken into custody as a convicted sex offender. 8s
- Ward was found guilty of three acts of indecency and one count of sexual intercourse without consent. 48s
- The offences occurred a decade ago, with victims aged 18 and 24 at the time. 57s
- A motion to expel Ward from Parliament is being prepared and is expected to pass. 1m 36s
- Ward's 14-year tenure in State Parliament is likely to end following the expulsion motion. 1m 55s