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Miklos Bolza

EXPLAINED: Latham fights for right to repeat disgusting mp claim | Vintage Vibes

Mark Latham argues a court order would breach his implied constitutional freedom. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Firebrand ex-Labor leader Mark Latham is fighting a proposed court order to bar him from saying a rival MP engaged in disgusting sex acts, arguing it would impinge on his ability to engage in political debate.

The former federal opposition and NSW One Nation leader was in September ordered by the Federal Court to pay independent MP Alex Greenwich $140,000 in damages over a tweet sent during the 2023 state election.

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