Greens MP seeks apology for 'horrific slur', threatens to sue Nationals rival
Two of WA parliament's biggest personalities are staring down the barrel of a legal fight, with Greens politician Sophie McNeill taking the first step towards suing Nationals counterpart Lachlan Hunter.
Greens MP Sophie McNeill is seeking an apology from Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter for allegedly making a horrific slur of antisemitism. The dispute arises from a Gaza art display, supported by the Parliamentary Friends of Palestine group, which Ms McNeill deemed to show children killed in a genocide. The artwork was displayed in parliament's courtyard last week.
Hunter has refused to comment on the concerns notice, which marks the initial step toward suing McNeill for defamation. McNeill has demanded Hunter retract his comments, delete social media posts, and apologize. She expressed that such behavior is unacceptable and deeply offensive, causing serious reputational harm. McNeill emphasized the importance of challenging intimidatory tactics against people speaking truthfully about the conflict and genocide in Gaza.
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