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Senators Consider Action Against Lidia Thorpe for Outburst at King Charles

The Coalition says it is exploring ‘legal options’ regarding Thorpe’s eligibility to remain in the Senate.
Senators Consider Action Against Lidia Thorpe for Outburst at King Charles
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
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
10/23/2024|Updated: 10/23/2024
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Federal government and opposition senators are debating potential action to penalise Senator Lidia Thorpe over her outburst in front of King Charles III during the royal visit on Oct. 21.

Thorpe became senator as part of the Greens, before splitting from the party to become an independent.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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