NSW MP Mark Latham Faces Allegations Photographing Female Colleagues

Mark Latham, an independent MP in New South Wales, is facing widespread condemnation after allegations emerged that he covertly took photos of female colleagues in parliament and sent them with derogatory comments to his former partner. Senior Labor figures, including Housing Minister Rose Jackson, have called Latham a "pig" and said he would be sacked in any other workplace for such behavior, highlighting the confronting nature of his actions. Premier Chris Minns echoed these sentiments, stating Latham's conduct breaches parliamentary rules and urging the parliamentary privileges committee to investigate. Latham has defended his actions as "in-jokes" within his personal relationships, denying wrongdoing despite the serious accusations, which also include claims of emotional and physical abuse from his ex-partner Nathalie Matthews. The government is considering sanctions against Latham, although removing him before his term ends in 2031 is unlikely. The situation has sparked a broader discussion about workplace culture and accountability within the NSW parliament.