Media Releases
Larrakia Custodians launch appeal to stop destruction of Lee Point sacred sites, as Thorpe calls on Malarndirri McCarthy to intervene.
May 03, 2024
Larrakia Custodians have made an application to the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) to recognise sacred sites in the Lee Point development zone, including the Danggalaba Dreaming track, a sacred waterway and traditional camping places and ceremonial grounds.
Read MoreSenator Thorpe says prisoner access to PBS medicines would save lives
May 01, 2024
Key points: An expert advisory body has called on governments to improve access to medicines for people in custody. Senator Thorpe has renewed her calls for the federal government to improve healthcare in prison, including by providing full access to the PBS People in...
Read MoreSenator 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 MoreSenator Lidia Thorpe renews call for Inquiry into Land Councils as NT Chief Minister admits no Larrakia consent for Middle Arm
April 12, 2024
Senator Lidia Thorpe has renewed her call for an inquiry into land councils and First Nations corporations following evidence given by Larrakia Custodians during the Senate Inquiry into the Middle Arm Gas and Petrochemical Hub.
Read MoreLidia Thorpe joins politicians, human rights advocates to endorse Gaza plea for common humanity
March 28, 2024
More than 1600 organisations and individuals from across the country have come together to issue to the Federal Parliament the Gaza Plea for a Common Humanity”, urging Australian representatives to end their support for Israel and commit to protecting the human rights of all Palestinians.
Read MoreUnited Nations calls out Woodside’s human rights violations, says Labor should act
March 27, 2024
Six UN special Rapporteurs have written to the Australian government with serious concerns about the human rights and environmental impacts of Woodside’s Burrup Hub.
Read MoreThorpe says AG is hiding legal assistance report until after May budget, lodges order to produce documents
March 26, 2024
Senator Lidia Thorpe has raised concerns that the Attorney General is intentionally withholding a report on the dire state of legal assistance funding, in a move to avoid scrutiny ahead of the May budget.
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.
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