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Twist as ex-husband of Mark Latham’s former partner charged

Mark Latham’s former partner, who alleges the MP abused her during their relationship, has also accused her ex-husband of harassment.

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The ex-husband of Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews will fight allegations that he used a carriage service to menace or harass.

Ross Matthews in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to one count of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend.

Police have also applied for an AVO on Ms Matthews’ behalf against Mr Matthews, with the court told on Wednesday that the matters were related.

Ross and Nathalie Matthews before their separation. Picture: Facebook
Ross and Nathalie Matthews before their separation. Picture: Facebook

Mr Matthews will now contest the charge at a hearing in December.

He has attempted to distance himself from Ms Matthews and the allegations she has made against Mr Latham.

“Please stop messaging me,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“I don’t speak to Nathalie and do not care. Thank you.”

Mr Matthews and Ms Matthews reportedly married seven years ago before their relationship ended in 2022.

Mark Latham with Ms Matthews, his ex-partner. Picture: Instagram
Mark Latham with Ms Matthews, his ex-partner. Picture: Instagram

Ms Matthews has separately made allegations that Mr Latham abused her during their relationship and sent her sexual messages from the parliament chamber.

The former federal Labor leader has strenuously denied Ms Matthews’ allegations, which are untested.

The allegations are contained in a separate application for an AVO filed in the local court.

Mr Latham has not been charged with any criminal offence.

Steve Zemek
Steve ZemekCourt reporter

Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state's biggest cases.

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