King Charles faced a protest from Independent Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe during his speech at the Australian Parliament in Canberra. Thorpe, an outspoken Indigenous rights advocate, interrupted the event, shouting phrases such as 'this is not your land' and 'you are not our king,' accusing the monarchy of genocide and demanding a treaty for Indigenous Australians. Security quickly intervened to remove Thorpe from the hall. Her actions followed an earlier protest outside the Australian War Memorial where she clashed with police. The incident has sparked mixed reactions, with some condemning her behavior as disrespectful to the monarch, while others support her call for Indigenous rights and justice. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, present at the event, praised King Charles for his engagement on climate change and reconciliation issues.