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Daily Telegraph
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Telegraph
Mark Latham: NSW MP faces domestic violence, misconduct allegations
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mark Latham was once poised to become prime minister of Australia but has now become embroiled in controversy over allegations he abused his former partner and covertly photographed female colleagues in parliament. The former Labor leader and one-time NSW One Nation head was back in the spotlight this week over a series of allegations, many stemming from an apprehended violence order application by his ex-partner, Nathalie Matthews. Mr Latham, whose term ends in 2031, has strenuously denied the allegations contained in Ms Matthews' AVO application that have not been tested in court, and he has not been charged by NSW Police with any criminal offence. Who is Mark Latham? Born in Sydney, Mr Latham shot to prominence in the Labor Party as a research assistant under former leaders Gough Whitlam and Bob Carr. He first joined the Liverpool City Council in the city's southwest in 1987 and later served as mayor before entering the House of Representatives as the member for Werriwa. Mark Latham has become embroiled in controversy over allegations he abused his former partner. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short Mr Latham went on to narrowly defeat Kim Beazley for the Labor Party leadership in 2003, the youngest leader of the party since 1901. As leader of the opposition, he took the Labor Party to the 2004 federal election where he was defeated by the incumbent prime minister, John Howard. The defeat was widely blamed on an aggressive handshake with the Liberal leader outside an ABC radio studio on election eve. Mr Latham left politics the following year but returned in 2017 as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and later as NSW One Nation leader. He successfully stood for One Nation in the upper house in the 2019 state election and again in 2023 but was removed from the party that year by Pauline Hanson. He has since stood as an independent, serving on Legislative Council committees in the NSW parliament. In the news Mr Latham's departure from politics in 2005 marked a pivot to social commentary, including publishing a memoir and a stint hosting Sky News' Outsiders. He was fired from the program in 2017 over comments he made about fellow presenter Kristina Keneally and the 15-year-old daughter of then RBA governor, Phillip Lowe. Mr Latham and that handshake with then prime minister John Howard in 2004. Picture: John Feder Mr Latham has regularly voiced his opposition to so-called left wing policies, being critical of immigration, voting against same-sex marriage, and supporting a burqa ban. He was taken to court in 2023 for defamation by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich over homophobic tweets crudely describing a sex act. The Federal Court ordered Ms Latham pay Mr Greenwich $140,000 last year. He was also accused of breaking a taxi driver's arm in a dispute in Sydney in 2001. What is happening now? The most recent controversy began earlier this week when The Australian published Ms Matthews' allegations. The allegations include claims Mr Latham pressured Ms Matthews into 'degrading' sex acts and threw dinner plates at her. Mr Latham described the allegations on X as 'comically false and ridiculous' and said police had not been in contact with him. That was only the beginning for Mr Latham, with reports over the coming days alleging he sent sexually explicit messages to Ms Matthews while in parliament. Mr Latham acknowledged sending the messages, stating the 'big news is I have a private life'. Alexander Greenwich successfully sued Mr Latham for defamation. Picture: NewsWire/Tamati Smith. 'I had a sex life that I've got to say was fantastic,' he said. Mr Latham was further alleged to have used his parliamentary office for 'sordid' sexual trysts captured on video and covertly photographed female colleagues in parliament. He was also alleged on Friday in a report from The Daily Telegraph to have not disclosed tens of thousands of dollars given to him by Ms Matthews. Mr Latham disparaged the report later that morning but did not deny receiving the gifts. He described a reference to him throwing Ms Matthews' possessions in a dam in an invoice as being an 'in-joke'. 'Matthews used to joke if we ever broke up, I would throw her stuff in the dam on my property,' Mr Latham said on X. Originally published as From PM hopeful to conservative firebrand: Who is Mark Latham, the politician accused of abusing ex
Perth Now
a day ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
The drama-plagued MP once headed for top job
Mark Latham was once poised to become prime minister of Australia but has now become embroiled in controversy over allegations he abused his former partner and covertly photographed female colleagues in parliament. The former Labor leader and one-time NSW One Nation head was back in the spotlight this week over a series of allegations, many stemming from an apprehended violence order application by his ex-partner, Nathalie Matthews. Mr Latham, whose term ends in 2031, has strenuously denied the allegations contained in Ms Matthews' AVO application that have not been tested in court, and he has not been charged by NSW Police with any criminal offence. Who is Mark Latham? Born in Sydney, Mr Latham shot to prominence in the Labor Party as a research assistant under former leaders Gough Whitlam and Bob Carr. He first joined the Liverpool City Council in the city's southwest in 1987 and later served as mayor before entering the House of Representatives as the member for Werriwa. Mark Latham has become embroiled in controversy over allegations he abused his former partner. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Latham went on to narrowly defeat Kim Beazley for the Labor Party leadership in 2003, the youngest leader of the party since 1901. As leader of the opposition, he took the Labor Party to the 2004 federal election where he was defeated by the incumbent prime minister, John Howard. The defeat was widely blamed on an aggressive handshake with the Liberal leader outside an ABC radio studio on election eve. Mr Latham left politics the following year but returned in 2017 as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and later as NSW One Nation leader. He successfully stood for One Nation in the upper house in the 2019 state election and again in 2023 but was removed from the party that year by Pauline Hanson. He has since stood as an independent, serving on Legislative Council committees in the NSW parliament. In the news Mr Latham's departure from politics in 2005 marked a pivot to social commentary, including publishing a memoir and a stint hosting Sky News' Outsiders. He was fired from the program in 2017 over comments he made about fellow presenter Kristina Keneally and the 15-year-old daughter of then RBA governor, Phillip Lowe. Mr Latham and that handshake with then prime minister John Howard in 2004. John Feder Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Latham has regularly voiced his opposition to so-called left wing policies, being critical of immigration, voting against same-sex marriage, and supporting a burqa ban. He was taken to court in 2023 for defamation by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich over homophobic tweets crudely describing a sex act. The Federal Court ordered Ms Latham pay Mr Greenwich $140,000 last year. He was also accused of breaking a taxi driver's arm in a dispute in Sydney in 2001. What is happening now? The most recent controversy began earlier this week when The Australian published Ms Matthews' allegations. The allegations include claims Mr Latham pressured Ms Matthews into 'degrading' sex acts and threw dinner plates at her. Mr Latham described the allegations on X as 'comically false and ridiculous' and said police had not been in contact with him. That was only the beginning for Mr Latham, with reports over the coming days alleging he sent sexually explicit messages to Ms Matthews while in parliament. Mr Latham acknowledged sending the messages, stating the 'big news is I have a private life'. Alexander Greenwich successfully sued Mr Latham for defamation. NewsWire/Tamati Smith. Credit: News Corp Australia 'I had a sex life that I've got to say was fantastic,' he said. Mr Latham was further alleged to have used his parliamentary office for 'sordid' sexual trysts captured on video and covertly photographed female colleagues in parliament. He was also alleged on Friday in a report from The Daily Telegraph to have not disclosed tens of thousands of dollars given to him by Ms Matthews. Mr Latham disparaged the report later that morning but did not deny receiving the gifts. He described a reference to him throwing Ms Matthews' possessions in a dam in an invoice as being an 'in-joke'. 'Matthews used to joke if we ever broke up, I would throw her stuff in the dam on my property,' Mr Latham said on X.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
From PM hopeful to conservative firebrand: Who is Mark Latham, the politician accused of abusing ex
Mark Latham was once poised to become prime minister of Australia but has now become embroiled in controversy over allegations he abused his former partner and covertly photographed female colleagues in parliament. The former Labor leader and one-time NSW One Nation head was back in the spotlight this week over a series of allegations, many stemming from an apprehended violence order application by his ex-partner, Nathalie Matthews. Mr Latham, whose term ends in 2031, has strenuously denied the allegations contained in Ms Matthews' AVO application that have not been tested in court, and he has not been charged by NSW Police with any criminal offence. Who is Mark Latham? Born in Sydney, Mr Latham shot to prominence in the Labor Party as a research assistant under former leaders Gough Whitlam and Bob Carr. He first joined the Liverpool City Council in the city's southwest in 1987 and later served as mayor before entering the House of Representatives as the member for Werriwa. Mr Latham went on to narrowly defeat Kim Beazley for the Labor Party leadership in 2003, the youngest leader of the party since 1901. As leader of the opposition, he took the Labor Party to the 2004 federal election where he was defeated by the incumbent prime minister, John Howard. The defeat was widely blamed on an aggressive handshake with the Liberal leader outside an ABC radio studio on election eve. Mr Latham left politics the following year but returned in 2017 as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and later as NSW One Nation leader. He successfully stood for One Nation in the upper house in the 2019 state election and again in 2023 but was removed from the party that year by Pauline Hanson. He has since stood as an independent, serving on Legislative Council committees in the NSW parliament. In the news Mr Latham's departure from politics in 2005 marked a pivot to social commentary, including publishing a memoir and a stint hosting Sky News' Outsiders. He was fired from the program in 2017 over comments he made about fellow presenter Kristina Keneally and the 15-year-old daughter of then RBA governor, Phillip Lowe. Mr Latham has regularly voiced his opposition to so-called left wing policies, being critical of immigration, voting against same-sex marriage, and supporting a burqa ban. He was taken to court in 2023 for defamation by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich over homophobic tweets crudely describing a sex act. The Federal Court ordered Ms Latham pay Mr Greenwich $140,000 last year. He was also accused of breaking a taxi driver's arm in a dispute in Sydney in 2001. What is happening now? The most recent controversy began earlier this week when The Australian published Ms Matthews' allegations. The allegations include claims Mr Latham pressured Ms Matthews into 'degrading' sex acts and threw dinner plates at her. Mr Latham described the allegations on X as 'comically false and ridiculous' and said police had not been in contact with him. That was only the beginning for Mr Latham, with reports over the coming days alleging he sent sexually explicit messages to Ms Matthews while in parliament. Mr Latham acknowledged sending the messages, stating the 'big news is I have a private life'. 'I had a sex life that I've got to say was fantastic,' he said. Mr Latham was further alleged to have used his parliamentary office for 'sordid' sexual trysts captured on video and covertly photographed female colleagues in parliament. He was also alleged on Friday in a report from The Daily Telegraph to have not disclosed tens of thousands of dollars given to him by Ms Matthews. Mr Latham disparaged the report later that morning but did not deny receiving the gifts. He described a reference to him throwing Ms Matthews' possessions in a dam in an invoice as being an 'in-joke'. 'Matthews used to joke if we ever broke up, I would throw her stuff in the dam on my property,' Mr Latham said on X.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Australia must send 'clear message' to China and 'stand' with United States on Taiwan position, claims Pauline Hanson
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said Australia must be on the same page as the United States in the event of an invasion of Taiwan by China. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday wrapped up his second diplomatic trip to China where he held talks with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and other senior leaders. The Prime Minister's visit comes as Taiwan conducts its largest ever defence drills and live-fire exercises, which the island holds annually in preparation of a possible Chinese invasion. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Bronwyn Bishop joined Rowan Dean on Friday night for Sky News Australia's program The World According to Rowan Dean. The latest episode is available to watch now, and new episodes are out every Friday, for subscribers. During his China visit, Mr Albanese reiterated Australia's support for "the status quo" as he was was quizzed by reporters on the government's position regarding Taiwanese independence. However, the Coalition fears Labor has shown weakness on the matter as the Opposition claimed "peace through deterrence is incredibly important" regarding Taiwan. In an interview on The World According to Rowan Dean on Friday night, Ms Hanson said Australia must "stand by America" in the scenario of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. "We have the AUKUS agreement ... We need to be seen that we are supporting Taiwan, which is a democratic country, and should not be taken over by China," Ms Hanson said. "I think a clear message should be sent to China (that) we're not going to stand for it, and we will stand united with the United States, and hopefully they'll defend Taiwan being taken over from China." Ms Hanson's comments come after Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor denied a shift in the Coalition's stance on Australia's potential response to an invasion of Taiwan, pushing back on claims his recent comments represented a departure from long-held principles. Joining the panel debate on Friday night, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Bronwyn Bishop said Australia's statement on Taiwan should be "aligned with the United States". "I think the United States policy will probably remain pretty much the way it is, but that doesn't mean to say that there won't be ships, aircraft, all sorts of things put in to make sure that people know that there's an intent," she told host Rowan Dean. Earlier this week, Mr Albanese expressed support for the One China policy as he was asked about a local media report following his closed-door meeting with President Xi. "I agreed that Australia has had a long-standing bipartisan position that has supported the One China policy. That is our position," Mr Albanese said on Wednesday. "That's been the position of governments for a long period of time in Australia and is still the bipartisan position in Australia. "By definition, we don't support any unilateral action on Taiwan." Australia's interpretation of the One China policy - which recognises Beijing as the sole legal government of China - does not include acknowledging sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it oppose Taiwanese independence. Mr Albanese's China trip comes amid heightened scrutiny over move to prioritise a second official visit to Beijing before he locks in a meeting with President Donald Trump in the US.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘ONOE India's need, Oppn rejects nat'l unity concept'
1 2 Jaipur: BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Friday said that 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) is not just an electoral reform but a reflection of India's national unity. Addressing a discussion on the subject in Jaipur, Trivedi said that those opposing the idea do not accept the very concept of India as one nation. He accused critics of promoting outdated and divisive ideologies, saying, "Even today, some people are trying to revive the colonial narrative of 22 nationalities in India. Mahatma Gandhi rejected this idea in his book Hind Swaraj, asking if India was not one, how could the British have ruled it as one entity?" Trivedi referred to cultural and spiritual unity to reinforce his point. "Lord Ram, worshipped as a family deity in Tamil Nadu, spent his life in the north. Lord Krishna left his mortal body in Dwarka, while his heart is worshipped in Jagannath Puri. Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kerala and attained samadhi in Kedarnath. These examples symbolize India's spiritual and national oneness," he said. The BJP leader also cited India's ancient democratic traditions. "When Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls India not just the world's largest democracy but also its mother, it is because of historical facts like the electoral system of the Chola dynasty, the Vasanna Mandapam discussions, and the republican traditions of Vaishali," Trivedi added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unlimited Cell Phone Planes? Get More Insights On It Here Unlimited cell phone planes? get more insights on it here Learn More Undo Speaking on the practical benefits of simultaneous elections, Trivedi said the country spends over Rs 12,000 crore during Lok Sabha polls, with over 10 lakh security personnel and 25 lakh govt employees involved in election duties. "Frequent elections every six months not only block development work but also fuel political divisions," he said. Trivedi argued that holding all elections together could boost India's GDP by 1.5 percent.
