Nathalie May Matthews claims a “longstanding pattern” of abuse and manipulation in her application for a restraining order against Latham.
Denying the accusations, Latham, 64, calls them “ludicrous” and states he has committed no wrongdoing.
Law enforcement has not pressed any charges, and the documents involving these allegations remain confidential as they are unprotainable.
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In court, Matthews’ lawyer requested that the court expedite a non-publication order due to the sensitive nature of the apprehended violence order application, citing risks to her client’s safety from Latham’s social media posts.
"My client’s safety is top priority. Mr. Latham has a large following and his posts are harming my client," Daniel Wakin argued.
"I take offence at any suggestion that I’m threatening her safety," Latham’s lawyer, Zali Burrows, retorted.
Magistrate Susan Horan set aside extra commentary and scheduled the hearing for the non-publication order application in October.
A three-day hearing on Matthews’ restraining order application is set for May 20. Matthews will present one witness, while Latham, who previously sought to subpoena Richard White without success, will present two witnesses and video evidence.
Latham, absent from the court due to parliamentary duties, criticized the legal proceedings, questioning the efficiency of the NSW justice system.
Since 2023, Latham has served as a rightwing independent MP following his departure from One Nation’s NSW leadership.
His political journey includes an unsuccessful bid to lead the Labor party to a federal victory in 2004, which was followed by his ejection from the party.
Latham has been at the center of multiple controversies, including taking unauthorized photos of female MPs.
Calls for the removal of his official portrait from the Labor party venue were met with a sign explaining his perpetual ban from the party.
