A Federal Court judge dismisses an appeal brought by New South Wales MP Mark Latham against a previous ruling ordering him to pay $140,000 to independent MP Alex Greenwich. The case stems from a homophobic tweet posted by Latham in 2023. According to court findings reported by both outlets, the earlier judgment concluded that the tweet exposed Greenwich to hatred and ridicule. With the appeal rejected, the original court order remains in place and Latham is required to pay the damages amount to Greenwich. The coverage characterizes the dismissal as a further setback for Latham, described as a former Labor leader and prominent political figure. The reports focus on the outcome of the appeal and the basis of the original decision, rather than on additional new issues or changes to the underlying findings. As a result, the $140,000 payment is expected to be carried out under the existing Federal Court order.
Mark Latham ordered to pay $140,000 to Alex Greenwich after appeal fails
A Federal Court judge dismisses an appeal brought by New South Wales MP Mark Latham against a previous ruling ordering him to pay $140,000 to independent MP Alex Greenwich. The case stems from a homop...
- A Federal Court appeal by MP Mark Latham is dismissed.
- Latham must pay $140,000 in damages to independent MP Alex Greenwich.
- The dispute relates to a homophobic tweet Latham posted in 2023.
- The earlier court finding says the tweet exposed Greenwich to hatred and ridicule.
- The appeal outcome leaves the original damages order unchanged.
A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal against a judgement which ordered New South Wales MP Mark Latham to pay $140,000 to independent MP Alex Greenwich over a homophobic tweet in 2023.
2 months agoThe former Labor leader has been dealt a fresh blow after a court found a homophobic tweet exposed his political rival to “hatred” and “ridicule”.
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