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Lidia Thorpe outburst sparks divided response during King Charles visit

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 22 Oct 2024, 5:28pm
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupts proceedings as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a Parliamentary reception at Parliament House in Canberra on October 21, 2024. (Photo by LUKAS COCH / POOL / AFP)
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupts proceedings as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a Parliamentary reception at Parliament House in Canberra on October 21, 2024. (Photo by LUKAS COCH / POOL / AFP)

Lidia Thorpe outburst sparks divided response during King Charles visit

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 22 Oct 2024, 5:28pm

One Australian senator's high-profile outburst has sparked discussions about the injustices that impacted the nation's Aboriginal population.

Lidia Thorpe was removed from Parliament House after yelling at King Charles and accusing him of committing genocide yesterday.

Thorpe's actions were criticised by MPs, including Tony Abbott and Amanda Rishworth, for being disrespectful.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Thorpe was also praised by others for shining a light on the wider issues.

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