Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Former MP James Hayward sues WA government after upper house disqualification

Former Nationals MP James Hayward sued the WA Legislative Council on Monday seeking $733,380 after his disqualification following a 2023 child sex conviction. Hayward's conviction was later quashed with no retrial proceeding. He claims he was wrongfully disqualified and is owed unpaid salary, allowances, superannuation and legal costs during his 410-day imprisonment.

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