Homophobic graffiti sprayed on MP Alex Greenwich's Sydney office
Independent MP Alex Greenwich's Sydney office was sprayed with homophobic graffiti. NSW Police are investigating.
Why it matters
The incident comes amid growing discussion about violence and threats directed at Australian politicians.
In Australia. A violent attack on an Australian MP in Sydney; part of a troubling pattern of threats against elected officials that police say is linked to inflammatory political discourse.
Key facts
- Homophobic slurs were sprayed on Alex Greenwich's office in Surry Hills on Sunday around 12pm.
- The MP told the ABC he had never seen this before.
- However, he has faced written threats and abuse online.
- Police set up a crime scene and are reviewing CCTV to find those responsible.
- Greenwich said the attack upset his staff.
- He promised not to be intimidated.
- The timing matched the ninth anniversary of Australia's marriage equality vote.
- Federal MP Allegra Spender condemned the vandalism as intimidation.
