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Independent MP for Sydney Alex Greenwich has taken to social media to confirm he will re-contest his seat at the 2027 NSW election.

“I feel a responsibility to confront the troubled political waters ahead, to negotiate and compromise, and to ensure fringe political forces don鈥檛 cause chaos in NSW,” he said on Instagram.

Mr Greenwich said he had been preparing to leave public life last year, after more than two decades of community and political work, but has been given a renewed sense of purpose due to concern about the rise of far-right politics.

鈥淥ver the past year, with the support of counselling, family, friends and colleagues, I鈥檝e rebuilt my confidence and my sense of purpose has been reignited,鈥� Mr Greenwich said.

鈥淰arious people have now been sentenced, multiple AVOs have been issued, and I鈥檝e had rulings in my favour in the Latham matters. I feel like I finally have some clear air ahead and the chance to focus on getting things done again.鈥�

Greenwich has been dealing with a high profile defamation case against former NSW聽One Nation聽leader聽Mark Latham, who was ordered to pay more than half a million dollars following a vile and homophobic tweet that sparked national outrage.

鈥淭his was the first time in my political career where I have been so fundamentally attacked for who I am, for my sexuality, based on their vile thoughts about me,鈥澛� Greenwich told a tribunal.

Mr Greenwich said the rising support for One Nation and other far-right forces had ultimately convinced him to run again.

鈥淚鈥檝e seen how the far right can destabilise politics. In periods of minority government, a sensible centrist crossbench plays a vital role in providing stability and keeping the focus on practical outcomes.”

 

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鈥淎s the only openly gay member of the lower house, I鈥檓 often reminded that if you鈥檙e not at the table, you鈥檙e on the menu. Hard-fought reforms like abortion decriminalisation, voluntary assisted dying and LGBTQ equality can, and have, come under attack.鈥�

Mr Greenwich said he believed the coming years would require experienced MPs who were willing to negotiate and find common ground.

鈥淚 feel a responsibility to confront the troubled political waters ahead, to negotiate and compromise where needed, like we did with workers compensation reform, and to ensure fringe political forces don鈥檛 cause chaos in NSW. Too often progressives make the perfect the enemy of the good. When that happens it only strengthens the negotiating power of the far right.”

Mr Greenwich said a recent memorial for victims of the Bondi antisemitic terrorist attack had also reinforced his sense of responsibility.

鈥淚 looked around the crowd and saw fear in people鈥檚 faces. I鈥檇 never seen that before. It reminded me how important it is that people feel safe and supported. I hope I can continue to play a constructive role in supporting stable government and making sure the people of NSW feel secure about the future.鈥�