The Sydney MP says unless Mr Latham apologises and makes amends he will begin defamation proceedings.
NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham posted a homophobic tweet targeted at Independent MP Alex Greenwich.He also said he had never experienced such a homophobic, sexualised attack.
Despite widespread condemnation, the maverick One Nation MP has refused to apologise for a tweet he posted on March 30 that Mr Greenwich described as "defamatory and homophobic". The comments were in response to Mr Greenwich calling Mr Latham "a disgusting human being" after LGBTQIA+ protesters were attacked outside a candidates' forum including Mr Latham as a speaker, during the NSW election campaign.
"Officers attached to Surry Hills Area Command have commenced an investigation after receiving reports of online harassment directed at a 42-year-old man," the spokesman 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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