Media Releases
Senator Thorpe says Burney failing to protect children, in wake of 10 year old's death
April 18, 2024
Senator Lidia Thorpe has called on the Albanese government to urgently implement the recommendations of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, following news that a 10 year old First Nations child has died by suicide while under the supervision of the WA government.
Read MoreCrossbench unites for action on deaths in custody, child removals.
March 21, 2024
Crossbench MPs and Senators have united today to call for action on deaths in custody and the removal of First Nations children.
Read MoreSenator Thorpe welcomes Mardi Gras cop ban, calls for more police accountability.
February 27, 2024
Senator Lidia Thorpe has welcomed the Mardi Gras organisers decision to uninvite the NSW Police to the event, and called on the Albanese government to lead on establishing a strong national police oversight and accountability framework.
Read MoreSenator Thorpe to introduce Genocide Bill, says Australian Government avoiding responsibility to address atrocities
February 07, 2024
Senator Lidia Thorpe will on Wednesday introduce a Bill to strip Australia’s Attorney-General of their power to prevent the prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Australian courts.
Read MoreThousands to attend Day of Mourning Dawn Services on the 26th, rather than celebrate
January 25, 2024
For the fifth year running, thousands are expected to gather on January 26 at the Day of Mourning Dawn Service in Melbourne, and at similar morning vigils around the nation, which have become a fixture of the date.
Read MoreSenator Thorpe signs joint statement on Israel’s oppressive occupation of Palestine from current and former elected representatives
December 19, 2023
Senator Thorpe has signed onto a joint statement from current and former elected representatives on the situation in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Read MoreSenator Thorpe supports passing Closing Loopholes legislation before end of year
December 07, 2023
Senator Thorpe supports the Albanese Government’s efforts today to strengthen workers’ rights and secure better outcomes for workers. She has been working constructively with Minister Burke over the past few months and is happy to see these important reforms pass before the end of...
Read MoreSenator Lidia Thorpe Private Members Bill enshrining the United Declaration of the Rights to Indigenous People gets voted down
December 06, 2023
Senator Thorpe’s Private Members Bill, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was first introduced to the Parliament in March 2022. After 21 months, 2 Inquiries and an election, the Government today joined voices with the Opposition to vote down enshrining...
Read MoreSenator Thorpe strengthens Restoring Our River Bill, achieves crucial improvements for First Nations water rights
November 29, 2023
Following weeks of negotiations, Senator Thorpe has this morning reached an agreement with the Albanese Government to strengthen the Restoring Our Rivers Bill.
Read MoreSenator Thorpe calls on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to be legislated
November 28, 2023
Following the handing down of the final report of the Inquiry into the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Senator Thorpe calls on the Declaration to be legislated In March 2022, Senator Thorpe moved to establish an inquiry into the application of...
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