Apprehended violence order application against Mark Latham withdrawn

The private apprehended violence order (AVO) application against NSW independent MP Mark Latham launched by his former partner has been withdrawn.

A NSW judge was told the application was being withdrawn by consent.

Mr Latham has always denied the untested allegations made against him.

A private apprehended violence order (AVO) application against NSW independent MP Mark Latham that was initiated by his former partner has been withdrawn.

Neither Mr Latham nor Nathalie Matthews attended court for what was expected to be the beginning of a three-day hearing in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday.

Instead, the judge was told the application was being withdrawn by consent.

Outside court, Mr Latham's lawyer Zali Burrows said it was "a good result" and there was no order as to costs.

Asked how her client felt about the result, she replied: "You'll have to ask him."

Ms Matthews had sought the AVO over allegations of a "sustained pattern" of domestic abuse and pressuring her to engage in "degrading sex acts".

Mr Latham has always denied the untested allegations and was not charged with any criminal offence.

A possible end to the proceedings was foreshadowed in October, when Ms Matthews's lawyer withdrew a request for an interim order until the hearing on a permanent order took place.

At that point, Daniel Wakim said the case looked likely to "settle and resolve" in its entirety and discussions were ongoing.