Mark Latham denies breaching parliamentary rules, abuse allegations in lengthy statement

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19-07-2025

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again denied breaking any laws or breaching legislative standing orders in a lengthy public statement addressing allegations of inappropriate behaviour in state parliament.
The former federal Labor leader has faced mounting political pressure over media reports alleging emotional and physical abuse of his ex-partner Nathalie Matthews, and that he allegedly participated in a consensual sex video in his office.
Ms Matthews is pursuing a civil court apprehended violence order against Mr Latham, with media reports she is accusing him of a "sustained pattern" of abuse and pressuring her into "degrading" sex acts.
Mr Latham has emphatically rejected those claims as "nonsense".
In a lengthy address to the media in south-west Sydney on Saturday, Mr Latham refused to confirm or deny whether he had sex in his office.
But Mr Latham insisted he had no knowledge of any video, following reports by the Sydney Morning Herald.
"I have checked my devices and I can't find any material [Ms Matthews] has filmed involving me, and that includes New South Wales Parliament House," Mr Latham said.
But Mr Latham admitted he had made a "mistake" following media reports he allegedly took photos of female colleagues speaking in parliament and made disparaging comments about them in private messages.
"I have apologised to both Susan Carter and Abigail Boyd and they've accepted my apology for which I thank them both sincerely," he said.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has this week suggested Mr Latham be investigated by the privileges committee following the allegations about his behaviour in parliament.
But Mr Latham has again insisted he broke no standing orders in parliament and he has not been notified of any complaint about his conduct.
He also directed his attacks at the media, accusing it of "reckless and irresponsible journalism".
Ms Matthews has been contacted for a response.