"You are not our king. You are not sovereign," Thorpe yelled at Charles as she was led by security guards from the reception. "You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back. Give us what you stole from us: our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people," showcasing the depth of Indigenous grievances and the emotional potency of her statement during a historic royal visit.
"The motion was carried 46 votes to 12. Government leader in the Senate Penny Wong said Thorpe's outburst sought to incite outrage and grievance. This is part of a trend that we do see internationally," highlighting the divide in Australian politics regarding Indigenous rights and the sensitivities of historical injustices.
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