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Just a reminder of how Mark Latham’s last defamation suit went

How might Mark Latham’s defence play out if Alex Greenwich acts on his threat to sue? Thankfully, we have a historical precedent to guide us.

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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.

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

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Mark his words: Latham sued

Independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich is suing Mark Latham for defamation over the One Nation MLC’s homophobic slurs, and Australia has just one battle-ready submarine and five that need work.

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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.

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Afternoon Update: PM pledges billions for healthcare overhaul; Lehrmann free to pursue defamation; and a Cleopatra controversy

National cabinet agrees to measures including Medicare changes and plans to address rental crisis

The Guardian - AU

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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NSW Liberals leader vows to modernise party, win power

Former attorney-general Mark Speakman says the NSW Liberals will need to modernise ahead of the 2027 election as they seek to return to power.

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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.

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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

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Dutton's 'no' vote reflects 40 years of Coalition partisanship on the Voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s hope for a bipartisan approach on the Voice to parliament referendum has crumbled.

The Conversation

What should the NSW Parliament do with Mark Latham and Gareth Ward?

Ostracism appears to be the best course. It may seem infuriatingly mild but their fellow MPs hands are somewhat tied.

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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

Women to make up half of Chris Minns’ ministry in NSW Labor government

Yasmin Catley to become state’s first female police minister after premier announces frontbench

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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

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Hope springs eternal in Ukraine

As Ukraine emerges from a brutal winter, its armed forces prepare for an apparent major counteroffensive as Russia suffers battlefield losses in Donbas, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton licks his wounds after the crushing loss to Labor in Saturday’s Aston byelection in Victoria.

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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.

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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

AAP

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.

ABC News

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

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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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