Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:55pm on 21 Oct 2024,Monday International
King Charles III was heckled by Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe during a speech at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. Thorpe shouted, “You’re not my king,” and accused the monarch of committing genocide against Indigenous people. She demanded, “Give us our land back,” and emphasized the need for a treaty. Despite the interruption, Charles continued speaking with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Thorpe, known for her strong opposition to the monarchy, stated, “There’s thousands of massacre sites in this country from invasion, and someone needs to answer for that.” The visit comes as Australia debates its ties to the British crown.
