Gareth Ward ‘verbally abused’ anti-jail campaigner: Shellharbour MP

Andrew Pearson
Updated January 30 2019 - 4:13pm, first published September 20 2018 - 9:22am
Parliamentary secretary for the Illawarra and Kiama MP Gareth Ward speaks with residents at a drop-in community information session about the now-defunct West Dapto jail proposal on June 24. Picture: Georgia Matts
Parliamentary secretary for the Illawarra and Kiama MP Gareth Ward speaks with residents at a drop-in community information session about the now-defunct West Dapto jail proposal on June 24. Picture: Georgia Matts

Labor Member for Shellharbour Anna Watson has used the floor of the NSW Parliament to take aim at her political foe, Kiama MP Gareth Ward – alleging he “verbally abused” an anti-West Dapto jail campaigner.

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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