Labor claims win in Kiama byelection with Katelin McInerney to replace convicted rapist Gareth Ward

Initial count has ALP candidate securing 60.6% of the two-party preferred vote over Liberal Serena Copley

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Labor has claimed victory in the New South Wales seat vacated by disgraced MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward.

The Kiama byelection was held on Saturday to replace Ward, who was convicted of sexual and indecent assault in July.