Senate Censures Lidia Thorpe for Outburst During Official Ceremony With King Charles III

Senator Thorpe has a storied history of public outbursts and stunts in the name of anti-colonialism.

Australian politician, former Greens now independent Senator Lidia Thorpe heckles King Charles III during the ceremonial welcome and Parliamentary reception at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Oct. 21, 2024. Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty Images

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has been formally censured after the major parties united to pass a motion condemning her outburst against King Charles III last month.

Labor Senator Penny Wong’s motion on Nov. 18 passed with 46 senators voting in favour, and 12 against it.