Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42am on 22 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupted King Charles's address to Parliament in Canberra, accusing him of genocide against Indigenous Australians. During the ceremony, Thorpe shouted for about a minute, stating, "This is not your land, you are not my King," before being removed by security. Her comments aimed to highlight the historical grievances of Aboriginal people regarding colonization. In contrast, Aboriginal elder Aunty Violet Sheridan, who welcomed the King and Queen, condemned Thorpe's actions as "disrespectful," asserting that Thorpe does not speak for all Indigenous Australians. The incident reflects ongoing debates about the monarchy's role and Indigenous rights in Australia.
