Lidia Thorpe’s Protest Remarks Spark Controversy as Israeli Hostage Release Nears

Nat Barr demands action over Lidia Thorpe’s threat to ‘burn down Parliament House’

The controversial senator made the remark at a pro-Palestinian rally, drawing loud cheers from protestors.

Lidia Thorpe’s protest remarks spark controversy as Israeli hostage release nears

News that after two years of war in Gaza a hostage deal has been reached was met in Melbourne by a large pro-Palestine rally and a joyful pro-Israel gathering.

Senator Thorpe threatens to ‘burn down’ parliament at pro-Palestine protest

Senator Lidia Thorpe has made an ominous threat to “burn down” parliament as a nationwide anti-Israel protest kicked off in Melbourne.