Who is Nathalie Matthews, the former partner accusing Mark Latham of abuse — allegations he strongly denies
Nathalie Matthews has made serious allegations against Mark Latham in a court application seeking an AVO. The former One Nation leader has dismissed the claims as false and “comically ridiculous”. But who is the ex-partner of Mark Latham?
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Businesswoman Nathalie Matthews has come forward with serious allegations against embattled NSW MP and former One Nation leader Mark Latham, applying for an apprehended domestic violence order and laying out claims of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Mr Latham has vigorously denied the allegations which he says were made by a “woman scorned”.
Here’s what we know so far about Matthews.
Who is she?
Nathalie May Matthews, 37, is a businesswoman who was previously in a relationship with NSW MP Mark Latham.
According to court documents, the pair were in an on-again, off-again relationship from March 2023 to May 2025.
What does she do?
According to her LinkedIn profile, Matthews runs an e-commerce global logistics firm with operations in Dubai, Perth and Sydney.
She is also a member of the Liberal Party and ran as a candidate in the 2021 Sutherland Shire Council election.
What is the alleged timeline of events?
Matthews alleges that throughout their nearly two-year relationship, Mr Latham engaged in repeated abuse, both during the relationship and after periods of separation.
She claims their relationship involved repeated breakups — in May 2024, June 2024, September 2024, January 2025 and June 2025 — with each followed by “intimidation and re-engagement”.
One recent alleged incident occurred on May 27, when Matthews says Mr Latham arrived at her home uninvited while she was out, sent abusive messages and later attempted to control the narrative by claiming distress to authorities.
She applied for an interim AVO on July 10.
What are the allegations?
Matthews’ court application alleges Mr Latham engaged in a “sustained pattern of emotional, physical, sexual, psychological and financial abuse”.
Among the claims are:
■ Sexual abuse and coercion, including defecating on her before sex and refusing to let her wash, pressuring her to engage in group sex and demanding she call him “master”.
■ Physical violence, such as pushing her against walls, throwing a plate at her, forcing her out of her home and driving at her with a vehicle.
■ Emotional manipulation, including comparing her to other women, threatening self-harm and monitoring her devices without consent.
What does Mark Latham say?
Mark Latham has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as “comically false and ridiculous” in a statement posted to social media on Wednesday night.
“I have scores of documents to show that and will rely upon them to defend myself,” he said on X (formerly Twitter).
“As the old saying goes, Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”
Mr Latham also said he had not been contacted by NSW Police in relation to the matter.
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