MP Alex Greenwich says he will take legal action against Mark Latham over 'homophobic' tweet
Sydney MP Alex Greenwich says he plans to take legal action against One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham after an allegedly homophobic tweet posted on March 30.
The tweet, which was taken down after several hours, was "defamatory and homophobic", Greenwich said in a statement this morning.
The independent MP said he would begin defamation proceedings against Latham unless he received an apology and "amends".
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Sydney MP Alex Greenwich says he plans to launch legal action against Mark Latham. 9News
In his statement, Greenwich also confirmed he had lodged a vilification complaint with the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW, and made a complaint to police.
"Enough is enough," Greenwich said.
"I've been openly gay in public life for 15 years and in NSW Parliament for over 10 years, and never have I experienced such a homophobic, sexualised attack that exposed me to contempt, ridicule and extreme abuse, based on my sexuality."
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Mark Latham is the leader of One Nation in New South Wales. AAP
Greenwich has also asked his lawyers to speak with Twitter "with respect to its provision of a platform that freely allows extreme homophobia, transphobia, racism and religious bigotry".
"It's 2023 and LGBTQIA+ Australians shouldn't have to put up with abuse that targets our sexuality, character, or ability to do our jobs," Greenwich said.
9news.com.au has contacted Latham's office for comment.
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