NSW government moves to ban political donations from clubs with poker machines Exclusive: Proposed changes to the state’s electoral funding act will treat some venues similar to developers The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023
'Bullying and harassment' of LGBTIQ people on Sydney's Oxford Street prompts demands for tougher police action Sydney drag queen Tina Bikki says more police patrols are needed in the city's popular LGBTIQ precinct after reports of violence and harassment. ABC News · May 2, 2023
Afternoon Update: MasterChef judge’s death shocks industry; new AFL boss; and Mark Latham could be sued The sudden passing away of the 46-year-old reality TV star, leaves production company and Network 10 ‘saddened at the sudden loss’ The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023
NSW Police Are Now Investigating Festering Pustule Mark Latham Over That Vile Tweet "I've been openly gay in public life for 15 years and in parliament for over 10 years, and never have I experienced such a homophobic, sexualised attack." Pedestrian.tv · May 1, 2023
Greenwich to sue Latham over homophobic tweet NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham faces legal action from Alex Greenwich unless he apologises for homophobic tweets directed at the independent MP. The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023
Calls to scrap referendum labelled ‘absurd’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2023
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 · Apr 30, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2023
NSW pokies took $4.3bn from punters in six months as political leaders debated reform Latest figures show total revenues from poker machines were $820m higher than in same period in 2019 The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023
Shooters may wield influence in NSW parliament as preferences deliver Robert Borsak a seat The Shooters could still hold sway with the Minns government after being annihilated in the NSW lower house, as controversial leader Robert Borsak nabs a spot in the tight upper-house contest on preferences. ABC News · Apr 21, 2023
Chris Minns' minority government may need to go slow — and that could prove to be good for NSW If history is anything to go by, the 58th government under NSW Labor Chris Minns won't be unstable because it's two seats short of a majority — but it will face some heavy interrogation. ABC News · Apr 3, 2023
It's time to stop the election hand-outs when we cast our votes A clear majority of people do not take the paper and I never see people stand and look at any of the posters along the way. Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2023
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. AAP · Apr 3, 2023
It's not easy, but history shows minority government has worked in NSW before. Here's what Chris Minns must do Although Labor has returned to power in NSW, it will be in a minority government, with probably 45 seats, two short of a majority, to the Coalition’s 36 (assuming the Liberal Party wins the seat of Ryde, where it is currently ahead as counting continues). The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023 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
The New Daily · Apr 2, 2023 NSW minority government is a sign of the times Elections in New South Wales are always interesting, and this year’s has given us a week of suspense over whether the Minns Labor government would be a
ABC News · Apr 2, 2023 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.
ABC News · Apr 1, 2023 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 · Mar 31, 2023 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 · Mar 31, 2023 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 · Mar 31, 2023 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 · Mar 31, 2023 ‘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
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023 Afternoon Update: Trump indicted by grand jury; MP says Latham tweet brought him to tears; and Paltrow prevails It is the first time in US history that a sitting or former US president has faced a criminal indictment
The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023 Premier, PM condemn Latham’s ‘hateful speech’ NSW Premier Chris Minns has joined the condemnation of a now-deleted tweet from NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham as "vile and shameful", saying the
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023 Sydney MP Alex Greenwich pushes for new protections for LGBTQ+ people after ‘hurtful’ Mark Latham tweet Independent state MP says ‘I didn’t think I’d still be subjected to homophobic abuse’ as Labor minister calls for apology