Lidia Thorpe

Senator Lidia Thorpe has been wrestled to the ground by police after trying to disrupt a trans critic during the Let Women Speak rally outside Canberra's ...

She told media after the ordeal, “we do not tolerate this filth being on Ngunnawal and Narm country, let alone the Nazi support that these people have. It’s bloody revolting.” A statement from NSW Police said she was removed from the parade “at the request of organisers for breaching the terms of her participation”. “So I’ve been assaulted by the police today as a sovereign Gunnai Gunditjmara Djab Wurrung woman and the police need to answer for the assault, but also this government need to answer why these people are allowed in this country.” Senator Lidia Thorpe has been wrestled to the ground by police after trying to disrupt a trans critic during the Let Women Speak rally outside Canberra’s Parliament House. Lidia Thorpe has been wrestled to the ground by police after trying to disrupt “pro-women” rally outside Canberra’s Parliament House.

Senator Lidia Thorpe has been tackled to the ground by police on lawns opposite Parliament at a protest against transgender people.

“It’s disgraceful that a bunch of men have apparently been able to silence the rights of women around this country … “I really hope the leader of the opposition upholds the same standard for his team that the Victorian Liberal leader does for the Victorian Liberal team,” he said. “I think the time has come for action and very definitive action to take place.” “I think that’s a very legitimate request from many women around the nation and they deserve to have their voice heard.” “The interactions between the AFP and protesters will be reviewed, and an incident has been referred to the AFP’s Professional Standards Command,” it said. “This government needs to answer why these people are allowed into this country,” she said of the British national.

Controversy has followed the events of anti-trans campaigner Posie Parker, including the appearance of neo-Nazis at her Melbourne rally.

Federal senator Lidia Thorpe was moved on from the Sydney Mardi Gras parade by police after footage showed her lying on the street and temporarily halting the march. The senator was knocked to the ground, while police attempted to keep a hold on her. and crawled away from the officers before walking back to the counter-rally. "I went to tell her... The senator later took to Twitter to express her solidarity with the "Pride in Protest" movement, which protests the police's involvement in Mardi Gras. "The police need to answer as to why they assaulted me."

Lidia Thorpe has been forced to the ground by police after she tried to disrupt British trans critic Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull's speech at the Let Women ...

Senator Thorpe was later pictured lying on her back in front of a float as it tried to travel down Oxford Street as two police officers asked her to move on amid 'boos' from the crowd It's bloody revolting.' She then jumped in front of the Australian Federal Police float and laid down on the ground, bringing it to a stop. This country should be ashamed that they even let people like this into this country. Draped in an Aboriginal flag, Senator Thorpe made a beeline toward Ms Keen-Marshall, before she was intercepted by police and forced to the ground The independent 'black sovereignty' movement senator later claimed she was 'pulverised' by police and said Ms Keen-Minshull - who she referred to as 'filth' - should not be allowed to speak on Aboriginal land.

Anti-trans protesters as well as people attending the counter-rally gathered in front of Parliament House on Thursday. Picture by Sarah Basford Canales.

I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Australian Federal Police have confirmed an incident between protesters and police will be reviewed by police's internal integrity team. That's how we did it with homophobia," he said. I report on the public service and politics for the Canberra Times. "The interactions between the AFP and protesters will be reviewed, and an incident has been referred to the AFP's professional standards sommand," an AFP media statement said. "The ACT government supports the realisation of LGBTIQ+ equality as part of our broader commitment to social inclusion and equality," the chief minister said in a statement. "The right to equality is enshrined in the ACT's own Human Rights Act 2004, which we are proud to have been the first jurisdiction in Australia to enact." An incident between federal police and protesters at the rally has been referred to the federal police's professional standards command. "The Greens have sought an urgent briefing from the AFP and the government about the use of force towards Senator Thorpe that saw her thrown to the ground. "We need to ensure police are deescalating violence at rallies and never add to the potential for physical confrontation." "And I got pulverised by the police for simply telling that person that they are not allowed to be here." Senator Thorpe approached the rally's speaker tent, shouting "you are not welcome" before she was stopped by a private bodyguard and Australian Federal Police, falling to the ground in the altercation.

AFP says incident at Kellie-Jay Keen rally referred to professional standards command after senator complained about actions of officers.

same-sex bathrooms is where the issue of women’s safety is at,” she said. With its two senators, One Nation is already in the balance of power. No Coalition parliamentarians were in attendance at Keen’s rally. A spokesperson for Thorpe later clarified that the incident involved private security officers as well as AFP officers. [One Nation](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/one-nation) going to do about it?” Hanson replied that the party could “make a difference if you give us the power to do it” by putting the minor party in the balance of power. Thorpe also complained about her treatment by Australian federal police, alleging that it constituted assault.

Lidia Thorpe has been pushed to the ground by police after she attempted to take the stage at a protest on the lawn of Parliament House.

In footage shared online, the independent senator – draped in an Aboriginal flag – was pushed to the ground by police as she attempted to crawl away before standing back up and walking over to the larger group. Lidia Thorpe has been pushed to the ground by police after she attempted to take the stage at a protest on the lawn of Parliament House. Senator Lidia Thorpe has been forcibly removed by police from a “pro-women” protest on the Parliament House lawn.

The senator approached the rally's speaker tent, shouting "you are not welcome", before she was forcibly stopped by...

I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Australian Federal Police have confirmed an incident between protesters and police will be reviewed by police's internal integrity team. That's how we did it with homophobia," he said. I report on the public service and politics for the Canberra Times. "The interactions between the AFP and protesters will be reviewed, and an incident has been referred to the AFP's professional standards sommand," an AFP media statement said. "The ACT government supports the realisation of LGBTIQ+ equality as part of our broader commitment to social inclusion and equality," the chief minister said in a statement. "The right to equality is enshrined in the ACT's own Human Rights Act 2004, which we are proud to have been the first jurisdiction in Australia to enact." An incident between federal police and protesters at the rally has been referred to the federal police's professional standards command. "The Greens have sought an urgent briefing from the AFP and the government about the use of force towards Senator Thorpe that saw her thrown to the ground. "We need to ensure police are deescalating violence at rallies and never add to the potential for physical confrontation." "And I got pulverised by the police for simply telling that person that they are not allowed to be here." Senator Thorpe approached the rally's speaker tent, shouting "you are not welcome" before she was stopped by a private bodyguard and Australian Federal Police, falling to the ground in the altercation.

The Independent senator, 49, who was discussing the proposals to frack the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory accidentally said 'f******' instead of ...

'You're being given given an opportunity to do the right thing, so do it now. 'Listen to the people.' In 2021, she was kicked out of Parliament after she stripped off in the middle of a debate and shouted: 'Black lives don't matter in Beetaloo' In 2021, she was kicked out of Parliament after she stripped off in the middle of a debate and shouted: 'Black lives don't matter in Beetaloo.' The Independent senator, 49, who was discussing the proposals to frack the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory said 'f******' instead of 'fracking' before quickly correcting herself The Independent senator, 49, who was discussing the proposals to frack the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory accidentally said 'f******' instead of 'fracking' before quickly correcting herself.

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been pulled to the ground by police after she tried to speak at an ant...

[Sign up here](https://9.nine.com.au/Z8tJCf)to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox. "I've been assaulted by the police today," she said. Thorpe said she had been "pulverised" by the police. They are homophobic. They are racist. When she approached the podium, she was pulled to the ground by a police officer.

The federal police treatment of independent senator Lidia Thorpe at a protest outside Parliament House has been labelled...

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, who is seeking advice on the incident from the federal police, said he had yet to receive the information, but was "concerned" by the incident. "My concern is for Lidia, I hope she's getting the support that she should get, and I think the fact that it has been referred to the professional standards unit is absolutely appropriate. The Australian Federal Police said its interactions were being reviewed and the incident was being referred to the police professional standards command.

The prime minister and Peter Dutton are split on the Voice referendum, the attorney-general wants the AFP to explain why Lidia Thorpe was tackled at a ...

They were abhorrent and offensive,” she said. Birmingham told media outside the chamber that said Watt “engaged in a way that Senator Henderson found very offensive, deeply offensive, and that caused her emotional response.” Watt withdrew his remark, explaining: “I referred to the text messages that Senator Henderson sent, that’s what I said.”

Senator Lidia Thorpe being shoved by an unidenitified man in a suit. Image credit: ABC News. Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara senator Lidia Thorpe was shoved to ...

“I support Lidia standing up for the rights of transwomen who have a right to live free of violence. “I went to tell her… Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara senator Lidia Thorpe was shoved to the ground by police while participating in a counter-protest on Thursday.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has become the latest politician to slam controversial Senator Lidia Thorpe for her attendance at a 'women's rights' rally ...

The women’s rights campaigner has been attacked as a “transphobe” for her opposing views towards puberty blockers, transgender women in female sports and the opening up of female bathrooms to biological men. “I was there … “(These) are her actions all the time, she wants relevance all the time, she’s trying to make a name for herself,” she said. “I’ve been assaulted by the police today as a sovereign Gunnai Gunditjmara DjabWurrung woman and the police need to answer for the assault but also this government needs to answer why these people are allowed in this country.” you can see me in the footage anyway in the white dress, that was me and I was disgusted with her actions of her coming there to protest carrying the Aboriginal flag,” Senator Hanson said. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has become the latest politician to slam controversial Senator Lidia Thorpe for her attendance at a ‘women’s rights’ rally that resulted in a scuffle with federal police, labelling her actions as “pathetic” and “embarrassing”.

Independent senator was pulled to the ground by Australian federal police in front of Parliament House.

“The interactions between the AFP and protesters will be reviewed, and an incident has been referred to the AFP’s professional standards command,” it said. I hope she’s getting the support she should get. On Thursday the AFP issued a statement saying it was “aware of a matter relating to protests near Australian Parliament House today”. I think the fact that it has been referred to the professional standards unit is absolutely appropriate.” “The incident has been reported to the AFP professional standards unit and they will make a determination about that,” she told ABC Radio. [Indigenous Australians](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/indigenous-australians), Linda Burney, says an incident in which senator Lidia Thorpe was knocked to the ground, apparently by an Australian federal police officer, while protesting against an anti-trans rights rally was “disturbing and concerning”.

The federal police treatment of independent senator Lidia Thorpe at a protest outside Parliament House has been labelled...

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, who is seeking advice on the incident from the federal police, said he had yet to receive the information, but was "concerned" by the incident. "My concern is for Lidia, I hope she's getting the support that she should get, and I think the fact that it has been referred to the professional standards unit is absolutely appropriate. The Australian Federal Police said its interactions were being reviewed and the incident was being referred to the police professional standards command.