Mark Latham argues the victim of a vulgar, sexually explicit tweet was not defamed because people instead offered sympathy and support, in submissions slammed as incoherent and irresponsible.

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The firebrand independent MP is challenging an order to pay fellow crossbencher Alex Greenwich $140,000 over the post sent days after the NSW state election in 2023.

The tweet described the gay politician engaging in explicit sex acts and came as a response to Mr Greenwich describing Mr Latham a "disgusting human being".

The court found the post defamed the LGBTQI advocate by suggesting he engaged in disgusting sexual activities.

The former federal La

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