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'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.

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'Abusive obsession': Latham targeted over sex act tweet

Isolated MP Mark Latham has complained about a "whinge-athon" and been rebuked for repeated interjections as he battles a homosexual vilification claim.

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'One-trick pony' MP bucks off parliament censure motion

Controversial MP Mark Latham has staved off a bid to draw a line under his alleged abuse of parliamentary privilege, hurling more vitriol during debate.

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Mark Latham escapes NSW censure motion for now – but faces privileges committee

Vote on conduct of independent MP delayed until investigation into his handling of information about police chief Karen Webb completed

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Bad men problem: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham leave NSW parliament in uncharted territory

The two MPs’ cases are vastly different but the issue is the same: parliament’s rules to enforce standards of behaviour are hopelessly outdated and ineffectual

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Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush

Group’s lawyers say demonstration ‘cannot be stopped’ as Christian-led group protesting antisemitism plans rally for same day

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Mark Latham’s portrait may come off federal caucus wall

The Labor caucus tolerates having the odd “rat” among the photos of ALP leaders on the party room wall, but Mark Latham may have now pushed it too far.

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Mark Latham’s alleged behaviour in parliament is a sign of a toxic political culture for women – and that’s a much bigger problem to fix

Chris Minns and his opposition counterpart are the only ones who can drive broader change and improve workplace culture

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Political knives sharpened for 'very troubling' Latham

Controversial state MP Mark Latham faces criticism from colleagues over his alleged behaviour towards women but others say they'll keep working with him.

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Leaked texts part of campaign 'to damage me': Latham

One-time prime ministerial hopeful Mark Latham has denied abuse claims and says reporting has turned into a campaign against him, as a potential inquiry looms.

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'Revolting' abuse allegations against Latham disputed

Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has denied serious abuse allegations levelled against him by an ex-partner, which are yet to be tested in court.

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Essential workers falling into housing 'missing middle'

Essential workers are sleeping in their cars because they cannot afford homes while advocates urge tourism to be placed second behind basic services.

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Casino giant slapped down in latest poker machine bid

Australia's biggest casino group has been blocked from expanding to poker machines as a state government faces pressure over its response to harmful gaming.

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Abortion pills to be easier to access after Greens bill passes in NSW despite opposition from Tony Abbott

Legislation brings state in line with others, as opposition leader says he refuses to cave to ‘Americanisation of NSW politics’ after grassroots campaign

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Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Plans to ensure access to abortion and expand access to medical terminations have caused splits within major parties and a "insensitive" comparison to Nazis.

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Single homophobic tweet to cost Latham more than $500k

Former Labor leader Mark Latham will be forced to pay a massive bill after he was found to have defamed a rival MP in an explicit homophobic tweet.

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Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Controversial former Labor leader Mark Latham's excuse for not apologising to a rival MP over a homophobic tweet has been revealed amid a fiery court battle.

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No real risk Latham will repeat 'vulgar' MP comment

A judge has not banned Mark Latham from repeating a defamatory, sexually explicit remark about a rival MP after finding there was no real risk he would do so.

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'Awful human being' jailed for Brittany Higgins threats

A man who made death threats towards Brittany Higgins, her husband and their dog was "more than just another idiot online", a judge has said.

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Mark Latham Appeals $140K Penalty For ‘Vulgar’ Tweet Against Alex Greenwich

Mark Latham contends a judge got it wrong by finding a vulgar tweet sent during an online argument defamed MP Alex Greenwich.

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Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate engaged in "disgusting" sex acts.

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Expand assisted dying bill to help those with Parkinson’s, MPs to hear

Former judge who has Parkinson’s says end-of-life suffering for patients can be ‘intolerable’, in argument for England and Wales bill to be expanded

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Latham fights for right to repeat 'disgusting' MP claim

A court has been asked to permanently restrain Mark Latham from again uttering a defamatory and sexually explicit remark about a political rival.

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Moira Deeming’s defamation win shows nobody can play fast and loose with language – not even politicians

It has been a busy year for defamation lawyers. There has been a mixed bag of outcomes, too.

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'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

Proposals for redeveloping a key entertainment precinct in central Sydney will be considered, including plans for a new live performance venue.

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