"Mr Latham's comments sought to reduce my identity to a sex act and then imply I am a danger to children."
"Mr Latham's comments have impacted my ability to attend large gatherings out of fear that people will ask me questions about Mr Latham or engage in violence against me."
"The tribunal rejected Latham's argument that he was not responsible for the backlash, ruling that his comments directly fuelled the surge in hostility."
"Greenwich welcomed the decision as a landmark moment for LGBTQ+ protections, emphasising that public figures cannot use online platforms to spread harmful rhetoric without consequences."
Mark Latham has been penalized $100,000 for unlawful vilification of Alex Greenwich, following a tribunal ruling on a social media post. This ruling follows a Federal Court decision that deemed the same post defamatory, with Latham already liable for Greenwich's legal costs. The tribunal found Latham's comments extreme, leading to severe backlash against Greenwich, including threats and abuse. Greenwich reported experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder due to the incident. The tribunal emphasized accountability for public figures spreading harmful rhetoric online.
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