Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe accused King Charles III of genocide, sparking eligibility investigation.
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe sparked controversy after claiming she swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II's "hairs" instead of her "heirs" during her 2022 Senate oath. Thorpe verbally attacked King Charles III at a recent reception, accusing him of genocide against Indigenous Australians. The Coalition is investigating her eligibility to serve due to her controversial comments, while Thorpe asserts she has strong community support for her protest against the monarchy.
October 23, 2024
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