Thorpe alleges she was sexually assaulted four times Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has blasted "toxic" parliamentary workplace standards, saying she was repeatedly sexually assaulted as a new MP. AAP · Mar 10, 2023
Lidia Thorpe lobbies bullying allegations at the Greens Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has launched allegations of bullying at the Greens, following her shock exit from the party last month. The New Daily · Mar 10, 2023
Lidia Thorpe says she was sexually harassed, assaulted in Parliament House As well as saying she was being bullied by members of her former party the Greens, the senator alleges she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Labor and Coalition parliamentarians. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023
Morning Mail: Lidia Thorpe’s shock at anti-voice ads, Black Summer ozone link, UK ‘stop the boats’ furore Independent senator says the no campaign has used her picture without consent; research says bushfires may have damaged ozone recovery The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023
Afternoon Update: Labor votes with Coalition against asylum seeker bill; Musk mocks disabled employee; and full-fat milk’s comeback The bill would have seen asylum seekers brought to Australia as they await resettlement in third countries The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023
David Pocock says offshore asylum seekers ‘victims of our collective political failure’ as evacuation bill defeated Independent’s comments made in support of proposal to bring to Australia 150 refugees and asylum seekers held in PNG and Nauru The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023
Morning Mail: gender super gap revealed, Thorpe denies dating former bikie, UK to block asylum claims Study highlights glaring financial inequality as we mark on International Women’s Day; senator says she was made to say she was in a relationship The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023
Sydney trains delayed due to ‘communication issue’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023
Senate probe clears Lidia Thorpe of contempt over undisclosed relationship A parliamentary investigation into senator Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with a former motorcycle gang leader has cleared her of contempt of parliament. ABC News · Mar 7, 2023
Senator Lidia Thorpe says Greens lawyers told her to say she dated bikie Lidia Thorpe says she was mauled by the media and forced to admit she had a relationship with a former bikie when the pair only shared a kiss. The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023
Greens lawyers told me to say I dated bikie: Thorpe Senator Lidia Thorpe says she only shared one kiss with a former bikie despite previously admitting the pair had been in a relationship. AAP · Mar 7, 2023
Partying v politics: has Sydney WorldPride found the right balance? In the southern hemisphere for the first time, the global festival has showcased a tension common to pride: one between inclusivity, activism and celebration The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023
Ken Wyatt calls on Peter Dutton to give Liberals a conscience vote on the Voice to Parliament Former minister for Indigenous Australians and 'Yes' campaigner Ken Wyatt and senior 'No' campaign leader Warren Mundine discuss key issues on the Voice referendum. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens leader Adam Bandt on trying to force Labor's hand on reform Adam Bandt aspired to power-sharing with a Labor government. That was never going to happen but, possessing the major slice of the balance of power in the Senate, the Greens have considerable potential muscle – at least in theory. The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023
The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023 Lidia Thorpe’s Mardi Gras disruption is the latest in an ongoing debate about acceptable forms of protest at Pride Independent senator for Victoria Lidia Thorpe’s temporary blocking of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night has again brought to the surface discussion on the role of protest and police discretion.
The New Daily · Feb 27, 2023 Premier blasts Thorpe’s ‘disgraceful’ Mardi Gras protest NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has blasted Senator Lidia Thorpe for her protest that briefly halted the Sydney Mardi Gras parade.
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 26, 2023 Lidia Thorpe Won’t Be Charged For Protesting Police Violence At Sydney Mardi Gras Fkn Good No cops at Pride.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023 NSW police says Lidia Thorpe will not be charged for blocking Mardi Gras float Social media video shows senator laying in front of a float, temporarily blocking Oxford Street parade
ABC News · Feb 26, 2023 Federal senator Lidia Thorpe halts Sydney's Mardi Gras parade with police protest Federal senator Lidia Thorpe says she lay on the ground in front of a float — interrupting the parade until she was removed by officers — to protest against police violence.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023 Fans and stars farewell Olivia Newton-John – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Feb 25, 2023 Lidia Thorpe 'moved on' from Mardi Gras march by police Lidia Thorpe was filmed temporarily halting the Sydney Mardi Gras parade before she was asked to leave the march.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023 Yes launch shifts voice conversation back to ‘where it belongs’ – away from politicians After weeks of accusations in Canberra, Indigenous organisers launch campaign they hope will ‘bring Australians along with them’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023 Yes campaign launch in WA hears anger over Indigenous incarceration and child removal Hundreds packed a forum on the voice to parliament in Perth to hear speakers including new Greens First Nations spokesperson Dorinda Cox
AAP · Feb 22, 2023 'Yes' campaign for Indigenous voice ready to kick off The official "yes'' campaign for the Indigenous voice to parliament will be launched in Adelaide, ahead of the referendum later this year.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023 Lidia Thorpe’s change of allegiance is not a justification for constitutional reform Senators and MPs who leave parties may be criticised for betraying their voters but forcing them out would endanger our very democracy