Media Releases

United 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.

Thorpe 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.

Crossbench 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.

Senator 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.

Senator 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.

Thousands 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.

Senator 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.

Senator 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...

Senator 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...

Senator 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.