An indigenous senator from Australia receives a reprimand for rebuking King Charles III during a visit to the country

MADRID 18 Nov. () –

The Australian Senate presented this Monday a motion of censure against the senator of indigenous origin Lidia Thorpe for rebuking King Charles III during a visit by the monarch to the country last October, although the measure does not imply the withdrawal of the seat or his dismissal.

In the motion, the senators have expressed their “deep disapproval” of the “disrespectful” actions by Thorpe during the kings’ visit on October 21. Thus, they have said they censure “his conduct during the parliamentary reception and his lack of respect for democracy and institutions,” the document states, in the form of a reprimand.

“We ask all senators to respect our democratic institutions, including Parliament, when opening debates, and to avoid divisive and inflammatory actions at all times,” indicated the Senate, which considers that, in light of what happened, Thorpe ” “she is not worthy to represent the Senate as a member of any Parliamentary delegation.”

The senator, for her part, has condemned this motion and has accused the main Australian parties of “prioritizing lies.” “They do not defend the Aboriginal people of this country. They rise up against Justice towards our own people and choose instead to defend a foreign king, instead of listening to the truth,” he said.

During the kings’ visit, Thorpe stormed Parliament at the end of the monarch’s speech to demand the “return” of lands belonging to the Aborigines. “Give us back what is ours. You are not our king,” he then exclaimed.