In a bold and unprecedented move, Australian senator Lidia Thorpe took a stand against the monarchy during a recent visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to Parliament House in Canberra. The indigenous rights campaigner did not hold back as she confronted the royal couple, accusing them of committing genocide against the indigenous people of Australia.
As King Charles delivered a speech to politicians and dignitaries, Senator Thorpe’s voice echoed through the Great Hall, demanding justice for the atrocities committed against her people. With a powerful and emotional plea, she shouted, “Give us our land back. Give us what you stole from us. Our bones, Our skulls our babies, our people. You destroyed our land. Give us a treaty. We want a treaty.”
This brave act of protest shed light on the painful history of colonization and oppression experienced by indigenous Australians at the hands of the British monarchy. Senator Thorpe’s words resonated with many who have long demanded recognition, restitution, and reconciliation for the injustices of the past.
The confrontation at Parliament House serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights and sovereignty in Australia. It challenges the traditional narrative of royal visits as symbolic gestures of goodwill and unity, exposing the deep-rooted wounds that continue to haunt the country’s indigenous communities.
As calls for justice and accountability grow louder, it remains to be seen how the monarchy will respond to this powerful plea for restitution and reconciliation. Will the demands of Senator Thorpe and others like her be heard and acted upon? Only time will tell as the fight for indigenous rights and justice marches on.
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