The former state Liberal minister has pleaded not guilty to sexual offending against a teenage boy and a man. 9News
Suspended members are excluded from parliamentary precincts and prohibited from participating in the house or committees under a separate standing order.
A parliamentary committee last May recommended Ward keep his salary and electorate office until a court determines whether he is guilty, arguing the crossbencher is entitled to a presumption of innocence. According to the latest count, Labor candidate Katelin McInerney has pulled ahead of Ward by about 700 votes. But Ms McInerney's lead is quickly slipping away and the seat will likely fall to the independent.Continue reading
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