NSW MP Gareth Ward allegedly raped political staffer after Parliament House event, trial hears

Gareth Ward, a former Liberal Party MP now on an independent path after being suspended from the party, is set to defend himself against multiple sexual assault charges involving political staff. The allegations, which include one involving a 24-year-old and another with a 31-year-old, were brought to light in recent years but have gained new attention as Ward presents his defense at trial. The case underscores the ongoing consequences of these serious allegations for his political career.