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Calls to scrap referendum labelled ‘absurd’ – as it happened

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Alex Greenwich takes legal action against Mark Latham over 'homophobic' tweet

The Sydney MP makes formal complaints to police and the NSW anti-discrimination board and says he will launch defamation proceedings unless Mr Latham apologises.

ABC News

Mark Latham defends homophobic slurs, saying Pauline Hanson can’t understand ‘how straight men feel’

NSW One Nation leader says he has had no contact with the federal party leader since his comments about Alex Greenwich

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Labor gains in Newspoll but Voice support slumps in other polls; NSW final results and Queensland polls

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

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Pauline Hanson claims list of Indigenous 'demands' found via FOI shows 'dangers' of a Voice to Parliament. What's actually in the documents?

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told parliament that Freedom of Information documents show the "danger" of the Voice to Parliament. So what's actually in the documents?

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Dead heat in upper house after NSW election leaves Chris Minns facing ‘messy’ negotiations

Legislative council’s even split of political leanings means Labor will need to work with conservatives to pass legislation

The Guardian - AU

Last-minute win hampers NSW Labor's legislative agenda

The NSW government could have an uphill battle passing legislation after the final count left the upper house evenly split between Labor and the coalition.

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Voice support increases in Essential and Resolve polls

In the latest Essential poll, support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to parliament increased slightly to 60-40, from 59-41 in March. But hard “no” support was up two to 26%, soft “no” was down three to 14%, while 27% remained soft “yes” supporters.

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Labor two seats short of a majority in final NSW lower house results, plus a polling critique

At the March 25 New South Wales state election, Labor won 45 of the 93 lower house seats (up nine since the 2019 election), the Coalition 36 (down 12), the Greens three (steady), independents nine (up six) and the Shooters zero (down three).

The Conversation

Calls for apology over ‘nasty, vile’ Hanson video

Advocates from the disabled community say a One Nation video is "insensitive cruelty" and have called for an apology.

The New Daily

Disability advocates condemn 'nasty, vile' Hanson video

Advocates from the disabled community say a One Nation video is "insensitive cruelty" and have called for an apology from leader Pauline Hanson.

AAP

Indigenous voice: no campaign event reinforced ‘racist stereotypes’, watchdog says

Gomeroi traditional owners fear more ‘divisive’ meetings after event attended by rightwing politicians attracted widespread condemnation

The Guardian - AU

By choosing to share a stage with One Nation, Barnaby Joyce invited division into his community

The National party has framed its opposition to the voice to parliament as wanting practical outcomes over symbolism. But can it escape the symbolism of being on stage next to Pauline Hanson?

The Guardian - AU

Labor and Albanese gain in Newspoll after Aston byelection triumph

A federal Newspoll, conducted March 29 to April 2 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the early March Newspoll. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 33% Coalition (down two), 10% Greens (steady), 8% One Nation (up one) and 11%…

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One Nation should sanction Latham: Nationals leader

Pauline Hanson needs to take control of her party and discipline firebrand One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham, Nationals leader David Littleproud says.

The Guardian - AU

David Littleproud calls on One Nation to take action against Mark Latham over tweet

Federal Nationals leader’s comments come as Latham announces he is on leave until NSW upper house results are finalised

ABC News

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns vows not to work with Mark Latham, urges Liberals to do the same

Premier Chris Minns condemns One Nation NSW Leader Mark Latham for trying to "import Trump-style politics", saying his homophobic comments about independent MP Alex Greenwich make it impossible to work with him.

The New Daily

NSW Labor puts a black ban on any co-operation with Mark Latham

NSW's Labor government will not work with One Nation leader Mark Latham at all and will begin a process that could again ban independent MP Gareth Ward

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Action mulled on two MPs as NSW set for minority rule

The NSW Labor government's hopes of governing in majority have ended, as ministers consider taking action against two newly-elected MPs.

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Labor wins Aston byelection; NSW election and Trump polling updates

With 44% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Aston federal byelection, the ABC has Labor expected to win by 53.4-46.6 over the Liberals, a 6.3% swing to Labor from the 2022 general election. This includes ordinary election day votes only, no pre-polls or postals.

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NSW government calls for Mark Latham to apologise, after no remorse over homophobic tweets

After going to ground on Friday amid calls to apologise, One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham went on another Twitter tirade this morning where he gave no indication he would back down.

The Guardian - AU

Labor claims Aston win, throwing Dutton’s Liberal leadership into question – as it happened

Labor’s Mary Doyle has two-party preferred swing of at least 6% in the count on Saturday evening. This blog is now closed

The New Daily

Mark Latham issues defiant tweet after being labelled a bigot

One Nation MP Mark Latham has broken his silence after sparking outrage with a graphic homophobic tweet. Mr Latham on Friday night tweeted a link to an

AAP

Mark Latham refuses to apologise for homophobic tweet

Mark Latham is refusing to apologise for a homophobic tweet that has caused outrage in NSW, as MP Alex Greenwich says the One Nation MP is unfit to serve.

The Guardian - AU

‘Vile’ Mark Latham tweet could be grounds for vilification complaint under NSW law, experts say

Comment has been widely condemned, but constitutional law expert says sacking is unlikely

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