Ex-MP Gareth Wardâs Almost Six-Year VIP Cell Staycation
Former NSW MP Gareth Ward, perhaps best known now for turning the parliament's reputation into budget-level toilet humor, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing two menâtalk about a career plot twist that even Netflix wouldnât greenlight. This political tornado stirs on October 31, 2025, as left jaws dropped faster than poll numbers. Meanwhile, Anne Hollonds, Australiaâs national childrenâs commissioner, wrapped up her five-year term reminding everyone mid-chaos that the old kid-protection playbook is 'as outdated as dial-up internet,' stressing federated teamwork is needed to close accountability gaps that apparently are 'obvious wherever we look.' Kids, politics, and prison sentencesâAustraliaâs latest combo pack for the end of 2025.
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Gareth Ward turning his political career into a prison sentence sequel gives new meaning to 'behind bars.' Meanwhile, Australia's childrenâs safety still running on 90s tech and hope. Somebody find Anne Hollonds a reality-check USB stick.
Wardâs six-year sentence is like Australiaâs way of saying 'We tried ignoring this until it went viral.' Spoiler: It did, and itâs none of the good kind.
Anne Hollonds leaving after five years with a giant 'Accountability still missing' flashing neon sign is the most Australian plot twist since Vegemite was invented.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 10/31/2025 | Author: Nick Visser
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