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Australian Senator Censured for Heckling King Charles During Visit
Australian lawmakers have formally censured Aboriginal senator Lidia Thorpe for her protest during King Charles’ recent visit to Canberra. Thorpe disrupted the King’s speech at Parliament House by shouting, "you are not my King" and "this is not your land," aiming to draw attention to the lasting effects of British colonization on Indigenous peoples.
The Senate’s censure motion, passed with a vote of 46-12, condemned Thorpe’s actions as "disrespectful and disruptive," asserting that her behavior disqualified her from representing the Senate on any official delegation. While the censure holds no legal or constitutional consequences, it serves as a strong political rebuke.
Thorpe responded by stating that a flight delay had prevented her from addressing the chamber, expressing her belief that the British Crown was responsible for "heinous crimes" against Indigenous Australians. She reiterated that she would not remain silent about the injustices faced by the nation's first peoples.
The protest was met with mixed reactions, with widespread criticism from various political figures and some Indigenous leaders. However, it also garnered support from activists who argued that it highlighted the ongoing struggles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who continue to face significant disadvantages in health, education, and life expectancy.
Despite the protest, King Charles and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed during their five-day visit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the King’s respectful engagement with Australia, even amid debates surrounding the country’s relationship with the monarchy.
Thorpe, a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights, has previously attracted attention for her activism, including calling Queen Elizabeth II a "coloniser" during her swearing-in ceremony in 2022. Last year, Australia rejected a proposal to enshrine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the constitution, leaving the future of Indigenous rights and recognition in the country uncertain. Thorpe was a leading figure in the campaign against the referendum, which she criticized as a tokenistic gesture.