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Tara Cosoleto

Sydney MP sues Mark Latham over 'homophobic' tweet

Alex Greenwich has filed a statement of claim against fellow MP Mark Latham in the Federal Court. (Flavio Brancaleone, Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Independent MP Alex Greenwich is suing Mark Latham for aggravated damages, claiming the NSW One Nation leader defamed him in a graphic and homophobic tweet accusing him of engaging in "disgusting" sexual activities.

Mr Latham posted the tweet in March in response to Mr Greenwich calling him a "disgusting human being" after LGBTQI protesters were attacked outside a forum where he was speaking.

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