Sparks fly in Parliament as steel bill grinds to a halt

Andrew Pearson
Updated March 9 2017 - 4:00pm, first published 3:30pm
Kiama MP Gareth Ward (left), Member for Keira Ryan Park exchange words during the steel bill debate in the NSW Parliament's Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Kiama MP Gareth Ward (left), Member for Keira Ryan Park exchange words during the steel bill debate in the NSW Parliament's Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

Claims an MP was gagged and accusations that “tricky tactics” were used to stall debate have marred discussion about the Illawarra steel industry’s future in the NSW Parliament. 

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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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