Senator for Victoria š± Gunnai ā¢ Gunditjmara ā¢ Djab Wurrungāš¾ Authorised by L Thorpe, Parliament House, Canberra
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I sat down with ABC Radio National to remind this country to get used to Truth-Telling because I'm not going anywhere.
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I didn't 'go missing'.
As I explained to the Australian, I was off work after being seriously assaulted at a public event.
I needed spinal surgery and now have a metal plate in my neck.
They know this ā yet this is how they frame their hit piece.
Gutter journalism.
Lidia Thorpe was absent for more than a third of parliamentary sitting days and voted in just 45 per cent of divisions this year, new data has revealed. Details: bit.ly/3UmmHjM
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If it wasnāt official before, it most certainly is now. Iām so proud to be the first Aboriginal Victorian Senator and working alongside my Greens colleagues. Thank you so much for your well wishes.
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Day two of the 47th Parliament and racism has reared its ugly head. Pauline Hanson disrespectfully stormed out of the acknowledgement of Country in the Senate, refusing to acknowledge āthose people.ā You want to make parliament safe? Get rid of racism.
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I won't be supporting Laborās social media ban.
Young people use social media to participate in politics and activism.
Many young people are critical of Labor online, so maybe that's what this is about, but I think it's good that young people are engaged. 1/4
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Sovereignty never ceded.
Greens and First Nations senator Lidia Thorpe has had to redo her oath of allegiance in the Senate after prefixing the Queen as a "coloniser". Story via @AAPNewswire #auspol
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This week yet another Aboriginal person died in custody because this country refuses to remove hanging points from prisons ā a recommendation from the Royal Commission 33 years ago.
These are the real problems in this country that I'm talking about.
I won't be silent. 1/2
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The news that Israel has restarted deadly airstrikes in Gaza is gut wrenching.
The Australian government must take a strong stance against Netanyahu.
Labor must not remain complicit, they must stand up.
We need to see real sanctions and consequences, not more empty words.
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People calling me a crazy, angry Blak woman. I am all of these things, and proud of it. Yesterdays protest wasnāt about right and left, it was about right and wrong. This countryās immigration detention system is designed to be dehumanising. We should be angry about that.
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Replace all statues of captain cook with statues of Sam Kerr, our one true captain
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After speaking with a range of stakeholders and hearing from many community members, I've decided to oppose the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.
More needs to be done to tackle these problems. But this Bill is not the answer.
Read more here:
lidiathorpe.com/mr_misinformā¦
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Itās no coincidence that this government chose today to suspend me from the Senate.
My private senators bill on genocide was due to be debated.
Labor have done all they can to shut down this bill and silence those who call out genocide and injustice.
We will not be silent.
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The Queen is dead. Iāve had some days to reflect, and know that people wanted me to come out ranting and raving to confirm their views of me as a crazy Blak woman. In the days since, I've seen anger and disbelief from First Nations people at the glorification of our oppressor.
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I actually put in several requests for a meeting to discuss these issues. Those requests were ignored.
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For those who want to learn more about what has happened in this country, here are some facts šš¾
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As long as we allow for the continued oppression of Palestinians, we will not see peace in the Middle East.
Full speech: piped.video/watch?v=6tOpRzZZā¦
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Not that itās big deal or anything but today for the first time in this countryās history 4 Blak Senators grilled the gubbament on āIndigenous Affairsā in senate estimates.
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My deepest respect to Senator Payman. This is a powerful and courageous move.
Youāre on the right side of history Senator, and youāll be a welcome addition to the crossbench.
We need more strong young independent women in our parliament like you.
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Yesterday's violent attack on Camp Sovereignty must be investigated as a neo-nazi hate crime against Aboriginal people in this country.
There needs to be a full investigation by the Australian Federal Police, and strong action must taken against these thugs.
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We are DjabWurrung, we will not give up this fight. Supreme Court today granted an injunction til 19th November.
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Back on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country with the Green team, ready to get to work. Thank you to all who sent messages of solidarity. The support and understanding has been overwhelming.
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Meriam man Eddie Koiki Mabo founded the Townsville Aboriginal Legal Service, demanded service at venues First Nations people were banned from and made the High Court admit that terra nullius was a lie. That this always was and always will be Aboriginal land. #MaboDay #BlakFriday
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Israel launched attacks on Iran while diplomatic talks were still underway ā hiding behind the same weak excuse of āself-defence.ā
This wasnāt self-defence. It was a deliberate choice to escalate violence instead of engaging diplomatically.
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Got my keffiyeh on for parliament today! Power to all the students camped out, and everyone thatās been coming to rallies & standing up for justice.
Shame on Vic Labor for banning keffiyehs in parliament there. A real gammin lot they are.
Free Palestine! šµšøšš
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Proud to announce that I will be taking on the Greensā First Nations portfolio, officially representing my people in Federal Parliament. āš¾āš¾āš¾
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Today the Victorian parliament confirmed that I will be the next Greens Senator for Victoria. Such an honour to represent the people of Victoria, who have demonstrated such strength, resilience and compassion this year.
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Israel has bombed a medical centre in Beirut, and has killed at least 20 health workers there in the last few days.
What real action is the Albanese government taking against this?
They are busy talking about flags and shutting down protests, not about these human rights abuses
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The indiscriminate bombings in Lebanon are proof that the Israeli government has total disregard for the safety of innocent people and children.
In any other context, Western governments would call these terror attacks.
My heart goes out to all Lebanese community right now.
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Federal Parliament refuse to fly the Aboriginal Flag. Happy Naidoc week š vote happening now. LNP have absolutely no shame.
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WE DID IT! Everyone (except One Nation) voted for our motion to establish an inquiry into application of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People in Australia. Also introduced a Bill to make sure we comply with the UNDRIP. Historic day for First Nations human rights.
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Black and brown trans women started the first pride march as a protest against police violence. Today, we still face violence from police. Proud to have joined the #PrideInProtest float in Sydney to say #NoPrideInGenocide, #NoPrideInPrisons, and #NoCopsInPride
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The recent comments made by Trump and Netanyahu on the US ātaking overā the Gaza strip and forcibly displacing Palestinians to neighbouring countries is a blatant call for ethnic cleansing and colonisation.
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Being without an income for 10 wks has been hard, for those worried about the $200k I will receive in my new job, Remember my inheritance is trans generational trauma. Not stolen wealth.
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Lest We Forget those who sacrificed their lives for our country, from the Frontier Wars to the world wars that followed. Let us remember those who never made it home, care for those who did and tell the truth about this country's history, so we can move forward together.
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So if you liked the Avatar film, maybe youād appreciate how it feels when your sacred ancestor trees are torn down by the very government who want to Treaty with us. Absolutely gutted and feel the pain of our ancestors right now š
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Weāre from different Country, different nations. Speak different languages. Weāve got different priorities and politics, that's why we're in different parties. But, I look forward to coming together at Blak Caucus meetings šŖš¾
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Barranbinya man @Tonaaayy_ took home the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at the Logies last night. Congratulations brother! Very well deserved šŖš¾
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Racism kills. Violence against First Nations people in this country must end. I stand with you, I will fight for you and do everything I can to bring justice to the family and community. #justiceforcassius
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They are not protesters, they are terrorists. If they were Blak or Muslim youād lock us up.
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Cassius, may you rest as we rise and continue the fight.
#JusticeForCassius
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Most people who die by suicide in prison die by hanging.
This week I asked the government when theyāll finally remove hanging points from prison cells ā things like protruding shower heads and curtain fixtures.
Labor couldnāt answer the question.
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This Country has a new King. The parliament and the Prime Minister are subjugated to someone we didnāt elect. We donāt need a new King, we need a head of state chosen by the people.
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Thanks for the solidarity @iamjohnoliver, time for a Treaty Republic in this Country. We donāt need a new King, we need a head of state chosen by the people.
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Thank you all for the messages of support! They give me strength and inspiration to continue the struggle in the belly of the colonial beast! Looking forward to speaking on the gammin Referendum Bill at around 5.30pm today
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If neo-nazis unleashed the same violence at a synagogue or church it would rightly be seen as a hate crime.
First Peoples practice our spirituality on Country and Camp Sovereignty is a sacred, spiritual place where our Ancestors are buried.
Why should it be treated differently?
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Calling someone white is not racism. Racially profiling a brown woman is. Hope that helps x
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It's appalling & disturbing that Penny Wong would imply that the Palestinian people murdered by the Israeli government in the Rafah refugee camp were āhuman shieldsā.
This dehumanising language is used by Netanyahu to justify genocide & mass murder of innocent Palestinians. 1/2
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It's official, Iāve nominated to be Victoria's next Greens senator. We need the Greens' first Aboriginal MP in Canberra whoāll fight for a Green New Deal - a plan for clean energy, fixing inequality, Treaty, job security, human rights, squashing corporate influence in politics.
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4 Aboriginal people have taken their lives in Victoria in the past 10 days. The oppression is relentless. BLM is not just a protest. Itās an everyday reality!
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We're here in solidarity to stop 12 innocent people being deported to Christmas island.
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An incredible turnout at yesterdayās rally.
I am honoured to stand alongside our Palestinian brothers, sisters, students and allies as we continue to demand a Free Palestine.
We refuse to be silent and our resistance only grows stronger in the face of this continued injustice.
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When the British invaded this country, no one ever sat with Aboriginal people to negotiate how we could live together as equals. Today, our education erases us and the "justice" system kills us. Treaty is an opportunity to right these wrongs and heal this country.
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This censure motion shows where the major parties priorities lie.
They donāt stand with First Peoples in this country. They stand against justice for our people, preferring instead to defend a foreign king, rather than listen to the truth.
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Europe is burning, the Pacific Islands and Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands) are literally sinking. We cannot keep opening up new coal and gas projects. This isnāt about the perfect climate policy, itās about survival.
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The 3 Black Senators respectfully request for the Aboriginal flag to be flown in the spirit of Naidoc week and the colonial oppression reared itās ugly violent head.
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This is me at 10. When I grew up, I wanted to be like my mum. In Australia, 10 year olds can still be jailed. The public are still watching, weāre still calling for the age of legal responsibility to be raised to at least 14 years of age.
#MeAtTen #RaiseTheAge
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Shout out to Noongar woman Donnell Wallam& the Diamonds squad. Lang Hancock, founder of Hancock Prospecting, wanted Aboriginal people to assimilate or ābreed themselves outā. Donnell asked to play in a uniform without the Hancock logo, then her teammates joined her in solidarity.
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āCharles sits on a throne of stolen land. As a country, we should be discomforted by our comfort. We should hear the ringing voice of dispossession. We should have the maturity not to belittle the truth but to embrace it.ā
I chatted with @SatPaperšš¾
thesaturdaypaper.com.au/commā¦
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We could use this moment and momentum to empower people to democratically elect our own leader. Someone who represents all of us, uniting a country that has owned up to its past and chosen its own future. That unity would be more powerful than any King. But we must Treaty first.
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This is not what Treaty looks like, Dan. Maroondah is a Woiwurrung word meaning leaf, which symbolises Maroondahās green environment. What an insult to now colonise us, again.
A re-elected Labor government will redevelop and expand Maroondah Hospital from the ground up.
It will be renamed in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Today I was asked by the media whether I had experienced harassment in my short time as a Senator here at Parliament House.
The truth is, I have. Too often, with male MPs and Senators - and I've only been here for six months. Thread/
Victorian senator @lidia__thorpe levels sexual harassment claims against several government politicians: She alleges 'brazen' unwanted touching, suggestive comments and phone calls: "I expect this kind of behavior in a nightclub. Not in my workplace." #auspol
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"Resistance to colonisation has rarely been polite. The senator asked questions Aboriginal people are still waiting ā after two centuries ā to get the answers to." - Celeste Liddle āš¾
theguardian.com/commentisfreā¦
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I just successfully passed a motion to make the Attorney-General provide quarterly reports to the Senate about deaths in custody, ongoing coronial inquests, incidents of self-harm, miscarriages and stillbirths in prisons.
Everyone supported this motion except Labor. 1/2
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It comes as no surprise that my Genocide Bill was voted down by the major parties.
The rejection of the bill speaks to the colonial and genocidal interests of this government, with Labor and the Coalition protecting their political interests over international justice.
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They buried our kids in the sand and kicked off their heads, and you want me to pay my respects? This isnāt about an individual, itās about the institution she represents and the genocide that theyāre responsible for.
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This is outright disrespect to all those effected by Stolen Generations in this country. How dare you ask for forgiveness when you still perpetrate racist policies and systems that continue to steal our babies. That is not an apology.
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The violence being perpetrated by Victoria Police against Victorians today is atrocious.
It's clear the police aren't about protecting the community, they're about protecting government profits and corporate interests, in this case the profits of war, destruction and death.
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Today Iāve made the difficult decision to step down from my role as a Senator.
Iāve listened carefully to the advice I regularly receive on twitter and other social media platforms and recognise that youāre all right.
To all the Johns, Tonys, Darrens and Karens, thank you š
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Donāt hear anyone saying get over it, was so long ago? #thefrontierwars #Lestweforget
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I've seen our political leaders continue the oppressive narrative that continues to keep First People in this Country down. They've shown zero regard for us, or how weāre feeling, or the fact that weāve been calling for Day of Mourning for over 80 years.
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This morning I noticed the interview Nasser Mashni gave to ABC yesterday was pulled from their website without explanation.
As the horror in Gaza escalates, it appears the ABC has chosen to supress a crucial Palestinian voice.
They should explain why.
crikey.com.au/2025/05/27/nasā¦
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The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe. The Senate sits on stolen Wiradjuri/Ngambri/Ngunnawal land, and yet these Coalition Senators voted AGAINST a motion from 3 Blak Senators to permanently display our flag in the spirit of NAIDOC Week.
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My comments about Hanson last week referred to the federal court ruling that found she racially vilified a senator, contravened the Racial Discrimination Act and exhibited a strong form of racism.
To clarify, I was mistaken that she was āconvictedā because it was a civil case
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Words from my Elders - the real Sovereigns of this country.
My voice is not solitary; it echoes the urgent calls for Treaty and Truth-Telling from those who have fought for justice before me.
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The process towards being able to pick our own head of state would bring us all together - it would force us to tell the truth about our history and move us towards real action to right the wrongs that started with colonisation.
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We will never give up fighting until this country reckons with the real truth about its history. #DayofMourning #InvasionDay
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Incarceration rates, deaths in custody and child removals are all symptoms of an ongoing war against First Nations people in this Country. Treaty is an end to the war. We have an opportunity to do things differently in this country. It's time for the Govt to show some ambition.
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Today on ANZAC Day, I want to remember my pop, Corporal Harry Thorpe.
Many First Nations men fought for this country in WWI and WW2, however their names, sacrifices, and final resting places are often forgotten, ignored or unknown to their families.
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The complete ignorance of this.
To talk about sacrifices Wong, why not ask what your government isn't willing to sacrifice in support of the US and Netanyahu?
35k people murdered, and now an Australian citizen delivering aid, killed.
Do you have a red line?
This afternoon I joined representatives from Australian NGOs to lay flowers for Zomi Frankcom at the monument to commemorate the sacrifices of Australiaās humanitarian workers.
Zomi will not be forgotten.
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Today is the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Since then more than 450 First Nations people have died in custody in this country - including 5 deaths this past month.
It's one death after another - our grief never stops, it is constant.
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The only thing that has been normalised in this country is racism and removing Blak kids from loving families. Peter Dutton does not care about Blak kids. This is the same man who boycotted the apology to the Stolen Generations.
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Uncle Archie, thank you for validating the trauma felt in our communities since colonisation. Your music brought us healing and peace. May our ancestors protect and guide you.
Aunty Ruby Hunter and Uncle Archie Roach celebrated + played at my 21st. So honoured.
Rest in powerāš¾
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Penny Wongās decision to cut off critical aid to people in Gaza has been condemned as collective punishment, and will cost innocent lives.
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