Mark Latham responds to allegations of inappropriate behaviour
It follows media reports he took photos of female colleagues speaking in parliament and made disparaging comments about them in private messages, and recorded a sex tape in his parliamentary office.
Mr Latham has denied any wrongdoing.
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