Mark Latham accused of denigrating ex-partner online after abuse allegations in court filing

<p>Nathalie May Matthews outlines allegations of a ‘sustained pattern’ of abuse and manipulation in application for AVO, but the NSW MP denies the claims</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/10/australia-news-live-nampijinpa-price-littleproud-pacific-albanese-indian-immigration-sussan-ley-coalition-liberal-labor-koala-park-nsw-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Former federal Labor leader turned firebrand independent MP Mark Latham has been accused of denigrating his ex-partner online after she accused him of abuse.</p><p>Nathalie May Matthews has outlined allegations of a “sustained pattern” of abuse and manipulation in an application for a restraining order against him.</p><p>1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)</p><p>Lifeline on 13 11 14</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/10/mark-latham-accused-of-denigrating-ex-partner-online-after-abuse-allegations-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>