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Convicted Ex-MP Gareth Ward Lists South Coast Home as Sentencing Nears

The former Kiama representative remains in custody ahead of a September 19 court hearing that will determine his sentence.

Gareth Ward arrives at the Darlinghurst Courthouse in Sydney on July 30. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
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Overview

  • Ward has placed his Meroo Meadow property near Nowra on the market without a published price guide, and the selling agent declined to comment.
  • A jury on July 25 unanimously found him guilty of one count of intercourse without consent and three counts of indecent assault after a nine-week trial.
  • He is being held at Hunter Correctional Centre on remand while awaiting sentencing on September 19.
  • Ward has indicated he will appeal the convictions within the available timeframe.
  • He resigned from parliament shortly before an expulsion vote, triggering a Kiama by-election set for September 13.