Sydney’s Out Gay MP Greenwich Threatens To Pull Support For NSW Government Over Trans Comments
Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has warned the NSW’s minority Dominic Perrottet government that he would withdraw his support if the Premier continued to make comments against the transgender community.The Perrottet government, which does not have a majority in the NSW Parliament, relies on the support of Independents, including out gay MP Greenwich.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Perrottet is likely to meet Greenwich and trans advocates next week. Trigger Warning: This story discusses transphobic comments made by political leaders, which might be distressing to some readers.
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The Liberal candidate for the seat of Warringah has faced backlash for making homophobic and transphobic comments.Perrottet had told the media that his position on the issue of trans girls playing in female sports was that, “girls should play sport against girls and women should play sport against women.”Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich (left) with Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore (right) at the 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.Independent MP Greenwich accused Premier Perrottet of picking on vulnerable trans youth.
