Australian MP Resigns After Sexual Assault Convictions

The former families minister resigned moments before MPs could formally expel him from parliament over sex assault convictions.

NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward speaks during a media conference in Sydney, Tuesday, October 29, 2019. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

A jailed MP convicted of sex offences has finally resigned from parliament after initially resisting growing calls to do so.

An hour before colleagues were set to vote to expel him from the NSW parliament, Kiama MP Gareth Ward resigned his seat amid widespread calls to kick him out.