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
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 · Apr 28, 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 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. AAP · Apr 21, 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
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 The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023
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 · Apr 14, 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
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 The Guardian - AU · 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
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 Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 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 2, 2023
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 The New Daily · Apr 2, 2023
AAP · Apr 1, 2023 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 · 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 News Corp gives Barack Obama’s swipe on ‘splintering’ Murdoch media a wide berth Daily Telegraph fails to land blame on Malcolm Turnbull for the former US president’s comments. Plus: Andrew Bolt scolds Mark Latham
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
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 Premier slams 'vile, shameful' homophobic Latham tweet NSW Premier Chris Minns has strongly condemned a tweet from One Nation leader Mark Latham, saying it has unmasked him as a bigot.