Families Minister Gareth Ward stands down amid investigation by child abuse squad
The NSW Families Minister has stood down after confirming he is under investigation by child abuse detectives over violent sex offences that allegedly occurred in 2013. Minister for Families, Gareth Ward, released a statement confirming he'd stepped aside but denied any wrong doing. 'Today I have been made aware by a journalist of an investigation into me by NSW Police,' he said on Thursday evening. 'I have not been contacted by Police in relation to any allegations. I deny any wrongdoing. 'Until this matter is resolved, it is appropriate I stand aside from my role as Minister. I will als...
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