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Dysfunction is slowly engulfing Gladys Berejiklianâs government
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In just 10 weeks, two separate sexual assault allegations, a corruption inquiry and disloyalty have claimed four MPs from the Berejiklian government. So dire is the situation, the Coalition â which 10 years ago celebrated the largest electoral win in Australian history â is now barely clinging to power.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian is popular with the people but her caution frustrates some within her government.
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Within hours of NSW Police confirming he was under investigation, Ward stepped down from the ministry and moved to the crossbench. Given the severity of the allegations, Ward had no choice, but his departure from the government benches leaves the Coalition in a precarious position.
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The NSW premier says she s concerned and distressed by sexual assault allegations levelled against sidelined frontbencher Gareth Ward, as her government faces the prospect of sinking further into minority.
Mr Ward denies any wrongdoing and is yet to be contacted by police over the allegations, which he says he learned about in media reports.
The Kiama MP on Thursday night stepped aside as families, communities and disability services minister after identifying himself as the politician under investigation for sexual violence-related offences dating back eight years.
Police are investigating the allegations, which reportedly took place from 2013.
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