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Supreme Court Injunction Blocks NSW Parliament’s Expulsion Motion Against MP Gareth Ward

A Supreme Court injunction halting Tuesday’s expulsion motion has prompted NSW leaders to seek an urgent court hearing to allow parliament to proceed with Ward’s removal this week

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks during a Labor Party rally at Parramatta Town Hall on April 27, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a major new health initiative, promising a $204.5 million investment to launch 1800medicare, a free, nationwide 24/7 health advice and afterhours GP telehealth service. The announcement, part of Labor's broader $8.5 billion commitment to strengthen Medicare and expand bulk billing, comes as the government seeks to improve access to urgent care, boost the number of medical professionals, and ensure that expert health advice is just a phone call away for Australians in every community. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A late-night Supreme Court injunction obtained by Ward’s lawyers has suspended this week’s scheduled expulsion motion in the NSW Legislative Assembly
  • Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Mark Speakman have pledged to seek an urgent appeal hearing during the one-week sitting to overturn the injunction
  • Ward remains in custody at Silverwater Correctional Complex ahead of his September 19 sentencing and has instructed his legal team to lodge an appeal against his July convictions
  • Parliamentary leaders contend that passing the expulsion vote is essential to uphold the integrity of the legislature and prevent a convicted MP from retaining his seat
  • If the injunction is lifted and Ward is expelled, Speaker Greg Piper would declare the Kiama seat vacant and call a by-election under constitutional provisions