Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass A bill to enable LGBTQI people to be treated equally under many laws for the first time will be stripped of some protections after faith-based pushback. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
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. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024
Alex Greenwich wins defamation case against Mark Latham, hopes it will end ‘Trump-style attacks’ in politics Greenwich was awarded $140,000 in damages in the defamation action against Latham after the former federal Labor leader posted a tweet on 30 March 2023 The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2024
'Trump-style' Latham defamed MP with explicit tweet A tweet by controversial politician Mark Latham suggesting a political rival engages in "disgusting" sex acts has been deemed defamatory by the Federal Court. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Robert Irwin wanted to sue One Nation for using his likeness. We don’t really have laws for that Robert Irwin, son of Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin, recently threatened to sue a video production company if they didn’t take down an episode in One Nation’s “Please Explain” animated video series. It depicted him – together with canine sidekick Bluey – spruiking the virtues of Queensland as they crumble around… The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
New South Wales becomes last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexuality New South Wales has become the last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexual acts, 40 years after decriminalization The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
Latham turned down $20k offer to avoid defamation case Political firebrand Mark Latham refused to pay $20,000 to an MP who has sued for defamation after a graphic tweet unleashed a flood of abuse. AAP · Jun 3, 2024
Afternoon Update: police apology to stolen generations; ABC reveals Phillip Adams’s replacement; and the first millennial saint Apology part of series of commitments made by Victoria police after state’s truth-telling inquiry The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024
Mark Latham’s homophobic tweet whipped up ‘frenzy’ of abuse towards Alex Greenwich, defamation trial told Independent MP received voicemails telling him to kill himself and emails labelling him an ‘abomination of nature’, NSW court hears The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024
Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard. AAP · May 24, 2024
Mark Latham’s comments ‘offensive and vulgar’ but did not harm Alex Greenwich’s reputation, defamation trial hears Former NSW One Nation leader’s barrister argues homophobic tweet may have hurt Alex Greenwich but ‘it didn’t wound his reputation’ The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer A crass, vulgar and offensive tweet by Mark Latham was merely about homosexual sex and did not specifically target a state MP, his lawyers have said. AAP · May 23, 2024
Afternoon Update: Taylor and Dutton at odds on migration; ‘Diddy’ faces new lawsuit; and Kiwi fined for trying to ‘body slam’ an orca Shadow treasurer says Coalition will seek to cut net migration by 25% over three years The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024 Alex Greenwich thought of quitting politics after homophobic comments by Mark Latham, defamation trial hears Independent NSW MP’s office staff had to be taught how to handle suspicious mail amid a ‘torrent of hate’, his lawyer tells court
AAP · May 21, 2024 MP's 'stiff upper lip' after Latham's anti-gay comments A homophobic tweet by political firebrand Mark Latham made it hard for MP Alex Greenwich to support his voters and the LGBTI+ community, a court has been told.
AAP · May 8, 2024 'Hurtful and divisive' gay book ban could cost council Funding for a Sydney council is under threat over its decision to ban books on same-sex parenting as politicians blast the move.
AAP · May 8, 2024 High-profile MPs to be witnesses in Latham defamation Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young and the speaker of the NSW parliament will be witnesses in a defamation lawsuit against ex-NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham.
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 NSW ban on gay conversion will 'save countless lives' A ban on gay conversion therapy has been welcomed by LGBTQI advocates after laws passed NSW parliament's upper house.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024 NSW outlaws gay conversion practices and makes it harder for young people to get bail LGBTQ groups welcome legislation passed after marathon overnight sitting, but critics line up to warn bail laws will put more children in jail
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 Fight pledged to overturn 'betrayal' child bail laws Premier Chris Minns has defended controversial bail changes to crack down on youth crime after they passed the NSW parliament late at night.
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 Rewards of working like dogs at corporate playground Canine colleagues of workers now have their own playground where employees at a tech giant can walk their dogs outside.
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 Organisers ask police not to march in Mardi Gras parade The NSW Police Force says officers have been asked not to march in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2024 Police investigate possession of police handgun allegedly used in murder of Sydney couple NSW police commissioner Karen Webb expresses ‘heartfelt condolences’ to the families and friends of alleged murder victims Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
AAP · Feb 23, 2024 'Strength is diversity': landmark queer museum hailed An old Sydney police station once used to lock up gay people has become the new home for queer history and culture.