Disgraced politician Gareth Ward is unlikely to reoffend because he has been "stripped of his power" and his sexuality has "come out", his defence team has argued.

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Ward, 44, appeared via videolink at Parramatta District Court on October 9 for sentencing after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young men whom he met through his position as a NSW state politician in July.

Gareth Ward arrives for the first day of his sexual assault trial on May 26, 2025. Picture by Anna Warr

The former Kiama MP was found guilty of sexual intercourse without consent related to a 24-year-old

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