Premier âshocked and distressedâ by MP sex case
Gladys Berejiklian said allegations involving Kiama MP Gareth Ward were âextremely concerningâ as the crisis plunged the Government further into minority.
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by Anna Caldwell, James O'Doherty and Kelsey Hogan
14th May 2021 9:53 AM
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian has denied any knowledge of Gareth Ward's alleged sexual violence-related offences before it was revealed on Thursday.
At a press conference on Friday morning, Ms Berejiklian said she only learned of the allegation involving the Families Minister when the story broke on Sky News.
"I think all of us were incredibly shocked and distressed," Ms Berejiklian said.