Australian senator Lidia Thorpe was censured for heckling King Charles III over Indigenous land rights.

Australian Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe was censured by the Senate after yelling at King Charles III during his visit to Australia. Thorpe accused the king of committing genocide against Indigenous Australians and demanded the return of stolen land. The censure, passing 46-12, is a symbolic gesture expressing disapproval of her conduct. Despite the censure, Thorpe vowed to repeat her actions if the king returns to Australia. Indigenous Australians, who make up less than 4% of the population, are the most disadvantaged group in the country.

November 18, 2024
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