During King Charles' visit to the Australian Parliament, Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe made headlines by shouting anti-colonial slogans, demanding the return of Indigenous land, and calling out historical injustices. Thorpe’s outburst came after the king delivered his speech during his tour of Australia and Samoa.

In a fiery one-minute outcry, Thorpe exclaimed, "Give us our land back! Give us what you stole from us!" She further declared, "This is not your land, you are not my king," accusing European settlers of committing "genocide" against Indigenous Australians.

Australia, a former British colony, experienced over 100 years of colonial rule, during which many Indigenous Australians were killed or displaced. Although Australia gained de facto independence in 1901, it has yet to become a republic, with King Charles currently serving as the head of state.

This incident occurred as Charles embarked on his first major foreign tour following his cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The nine-day trip includes visits to Australia and Samoa.

Thorpe, an independent senator known for her vocal opposition to the monarchy, has a history of political statements that challenge Australia’s colonial past. In 2022, during her swearing-in ceremony, she raised her fist and recited the oath begrudgingly, calling Queen Elizabeth II a “coloniser.”

Australia's relationship with the monarchy has long been a contentious issue. In 1999, a referendum to remove the queen as head of state narrowly failed. More recently, in 2023, Australians rejected a proposal to amend the constitution to include recognition of Indigenous Australians and the creation of an Indigenous consultative assembly.

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