Australian Senate Censures Lidia Thorpe

The Australian Senate formally censured Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe for heckling King Charles during his visit to Canberra, where she accused him of perpetuating genocide against Aboriginal Australians. Thorpe's protest included shouts of 'you are not my King' and 'this is not your land', aiming to highlight the impacts of British colonization on Indigenous peoples. The censure, which passed with a 46-12 vote, is largely symbolic and carries no legal consequences, but reflects significant political discontent regarding her actions. Thorpe dismissed the motion as hypocritical and pledged to continue her protests against colonization, asserting her loyalty lies with her people. Despite the controversy, King Charles received a warm welcome from the Australian public during his visit. Thorpe's actions have reignited discussions about Australia's colonial past and its ongoing reconciliation efforts with Indigenous communities.