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. AAP · Apr 1, 2023
Labor wins Aston byelection; NSW election and Trump polling updates With 44% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Aston federal byelection, the ABC has Labor expected to win by 53.4-46.6 over the Liberals, a 6.3% swing to Labor from the 2022 general election. This includes ordinary election day votes only, no pre-polls or postals. The Conversation · 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. ABC News · Apr 1, 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 Guardian - AU · 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 The New Daily · 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. AAP · 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
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 New Daily · 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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 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. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
Laura Tingle becomes ABC staff-elected director – as it happened The 7.30 political correspondent will sit on the broadcaster’s board alongside chair Ita Buttrose The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023
Pauline Hanson says Labor broke an 'election promise' on migration. Did it even exist? Pauline Hanson says Labor broke an election promise by increasing migration. But Labor never made any promises about migration levels. ABC News · Mar 30, 2023
Hanson and attacked MP react to homophobic Latham tweet Pauline Hanson has rebuked NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham after a homophobic tweet directed at fellow MP Alex Greenwich. The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023
ABC News · Mar 30, 2023 One Nation split as Pauline Hanson condemns 'disgusting' Mark Latham tweet Mark Latham is embroiled in his second controversy over LGBT issues in as many weeks, just days after queer activists were allegedly bashed outside one of his pre-election speeches.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 30, 2023 You Know You’re An Absolutely Vile Human Being When Pauline Hanson Condemns You, Hey Mark Latham? One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has condemned fellow numbnut Mark Latham for his homophobic comments about Independent MP Alex Greenwich.
The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023 Hanson slams Latham’s ‘disgusting’ tweet Pauline Hanson has labelled one-time Labor leader turned One Nation MP Mark Latham's homophobic slur toward a fellow MP "disgusting", and urged him to
ABC News · Mar 30, 2023 One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham under fire for graphic tweet directed at Alex Greenwich One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham is condemned by the prime minister and party founder Pauline Hanson for making a homophobic remark aimed at independent MP Alex Greenwich.
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 Pauline Hanson slams Mark Latham for homophobic tweet Pauline Hanson has rebuked NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham after a homophobic tweet directed at fellow MP Alex Greenwich.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023 Afternoon Update: new Covid measures; Latham chastised for homophobic tweet; and Coalition’s war memorial funding blitz New aged care worker leave grants and expanded eligibility for antiviral treatment announced
The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023 Pauline Hanson calls on Mark Latham to apologise for ‘disgusting’ homophobic tweet Independent Alex Greenwich does ‘not intend to engage’ with One Nation MP’s comment aimed at him, but others spring to his defence
AAP · Mar 29, 2023 Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end Debate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.
The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023 NSW Labor unlikely to win majority after flopping on pre-poll votes Labor is unlikely to win more than 46 of the 93 lower house seats at Saturday’s New South Wales state election, which would be short of the 47 required for a majority. The Coalition is likely to win 35 seats, the Greens three and independents nine. Depending on the outcome…
The New Daily · Mar 28, 2023 Michael Pascoe: How News Corp damages the Liberal Party, and Australian democracy The Murdochs’ local business model increasingly is that of its American Fox News organ, playing to a conservative audience.
AAP · Mar 28, 2023 Influx of women MPs rebalances gender in NSW parliament An all-women Greens team and a host of newly elected Labor and Liberal MPs means the NSW parliament has almost reached gender parity.