The Morning Edition 'The most intense attack of my career': Alex Greenwich on what happened with Mark Latham
Nov 2, 2025
Independent MP Alex Greenwich, a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, shares his harrowing experiences following a vicious tweet from Mark Latham. He reveals the profound personal impact this had, leading to targeted abuse, panic attacks, and feelings of internalized shame. Greenwich discusses his legal victory against Latham, his motivation to publicly celebrate his identity, and the lessons learned from the crisis. He advocates for necessary legal reforms to protect LGBTQ individuals in politics, aiming to reclaim narrative and promote positive visibility.
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First Shock On Seeing The Tweet
- Alex Greenwich describes seeing Mark Latham's tweet and feeling immediate shock and disbelief.
- He left a meeting, saw the tweet via staff, and was overwhelmed as media attention followed instantly.
Context: Event That Sparked The Row
- Greenwich recounts the lead-up: Latham spoke at an anti-LGBTQ event that led to violent confrontations.
- He publicly criticised Latham for ignoring police advice and inciting violence at that event.
Sustained Abuse And Threats
- Greenwich details the torrent of abuse after the tweet, including voicemails, letters and threats to his office.
- He disabled X, had handwritten threats, and police took multiple AVOs on his behalf.