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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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Afternoon Update: Latham criticised for alleged photos of female colleagues; unemployment up; and the road to Idiocracy

Text messages sent by independent MP allegedly included disparaging comments about the female politicians’ appearance

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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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‘Mark Latham is a pig’: NSW MP criticised for allegedly taking covert photos of female colleagues in parliament

Premier Chris Minns says former One Nation MP’s alleged remarks about female MPs in messages to his then partner ‘troubling’

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Mark Latham Admits To Sexting During Question Time After Explicit Texts Published

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has been accused of emotional, psychological and physical abuse by his ex girlfriend of almost three years, claims he denies. However, in his first interview about the allegations, Latham has admitted to sending sexually explicit messages during parliamentary question time.

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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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Mark Latham denies abuse claims made in court documents by former partner

MP says claims filed in support of an application for a domestic violence order are ‘rubbish’ and that he has not yet been served with an order

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Mark Latham Accused Of ‘Sustained Pattern’ Of Abuse Against Ex Partner

CONTENT WARNING: This article contains graphic descriptions of alleged abuse. Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has been accused of emotional, psychological, and financial abuse by his former partner, Nathalie Matthews, according to a report by The Australian — claims he strongly denies. According to the report, application documents filed with the…

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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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Billion-dollar savings chased in mental health changes

Controversial legislation that would change who can access compensation for psychological workplace injuries is under the microscope in a parliamentary inquiry.

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Setback for Minns government as controversial workers’ compensation bill sent to inquiry

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, who opposed the inquiry, said NSW’s compensation scheme was going backwards by $5m a day

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Trainwrecks and triumphs: the 10 best books about the political campaign trail, chosen by experts

Phantasmagorical policy promises, TV meltdowns, gonzo journalists … political campaigns were once the stuff of passion and high drama. We asked 10 experts to nominate their favourite book about the hustings hustle.

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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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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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Cabinet papers 2004: Howard government worries about drought, house prices and the Iraq War

Selected cabinet records from 2004, released today by the National Archives of Australia, provide insight into the Howard government’s policies domestically, in the region and in the Middle East.

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Housing woes and cost of living a re-run of 2004 poll

Costs at the cash register, aged-care reform and house prices were key concerns of John Howard's cabinet ahead of the 2004 election, documents show.

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State's last One Nation member quits over party funding

State MP Tania Mihailuk has quit One Nation over irreconcilable issues with the party's funding arrangements.

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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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Fear rather than respect: the secret behind Alan Jones’s decades-long grip on power

Chris Masters, the author of bestselling biography Jonestown, says the broadcaster’s ‘evangelical following’ and bully pulpit allowed him to manipulate power and have ‘princes and premiers bowing before him’

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Alex Greenwich’s defamation win against Mark Latham shows political spite is not above the law

Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has been awarded $140,000 in his defamation suit against One Nation New South Wales leader Mark Latham over a homophobic tweet.

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Afternoon Update: a contentious Harris v Trump debate; fiery confrontations at weapons expo protest; and Raygun tops world rankings

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have sparred in a contentious US presidential debate

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