Former NSW One Nation Leader Mark Latham “whipped up” a frenzy of hate against Sydney MP Alex Greenwich by posting a homophobic tweet which crudely describes a gay sex act, the Federal Court has heard. Hearings in a defamation proceeding launched against Mr Latham concluded on Friday, with Mr Greenwich’sContinue Reading
A homophobic tweet by former NSW One Nation Leader Mark Latham targeting MP Alex Greenwich was “crass and vulgar” but not defamatory, his lawyers have claimed. The Sydney MP launched defamation proceedings against the controversial and newly-independent Mr Latham in May last year following a graphic and homophobic tweet. InContinue Reading
A homophobic tweet by former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham targeting independent MP Alex Greenwich “unleashed demons” and death threats, a court has heard. The Sydney MP launched defamation proceedings against the controversial and newly-independent Mr Latham in May last year following a graphic and homophobic tweet. In aContinue Reading
The NSW parliament will apologise to people discriminated against by laws which criminalised homosexuality. Just 40 years ago the NSW parliament amended the Crimes Act 1900 to decriminalise homosexuality. One of the many law changes removed reference to anal sex between people from the bestiality section of the Crimes Act.Continue Reading
Mark Latham’s One Nation replacement in NSW state parliament has been revealed months after he sensationally quit the party over allegations it had misappropriated taxpayer funds. Tania Mihailuk, the sole remaining representative for the right-wing populist party in state parliament, was appointed as state leader by the party’s federal leaderContinue Reading
Attempts to resolve a defamation matter between independent MP Alex Greenwich and former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham have failed, with the politicians set to come face-to-face when the matter goes to trial. Mr Greenwich claims Mr Latham painted him as someone who “goes to schools to groom childrenContinue Reading
Former One Nation turned independent MP Mark Latham has launched a savage spray against his old party, unleashing allegations it misappropriated taxpayer funds to purchase thousands of dollars of party merchandise. In a speech to parliament on Wednesday, Mr Latham listed more than $79,000 of party expenses, including $5500 onContinue Reading
Prominent Aboriginal leader and Yes campaigner Marcia Langton has denied calling No voters “racist and stupid” insisting she was simply attacking the No campaign tactics. An exasperated Professor Langton made the controversial remarks at a forum in Bunbury, Western Australia which was recorded and posted on Facebook. Her comments wereContinue Reading
This year’s spring racing season has officially kicked off with the Sydney Everest Carnival Long Lunch in Sydney. The Australian Turf Club marked the beginning of the 2023 celebrations with a star-studded event at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Friday. Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Candice Warner and MAFS star Evelyn Ellis led theContinue Reading
Embattled NSW Transport secretary has defended his right to make political donations as more contributions to the campaigns of Premier Chris Minns and Transport Minister Jo Haylen were revealed. Former ALP staffer Josh Murray appeared before a parliamentary inquiry into the recruitment process for his $588,000 a year government roleContinue Reading