Article 6A382 Senator Lidia Thorpe knocked to ground in struggle with police at anti-trans rally in Canberra

Senator Lidia Thorpe knocked to ground in struggle with police at anti-trans rally in Canberra

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Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
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The independent senator Lidia Thorpe was pulled to the ground after attempting to storm the stage at a rally in Canberra held by anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen, who also goes by the name of Posie Parker.

Draped in an Aboriginal flag, Thorpe struggled with police before she was stopped by them; she returned to the pro-trans rights rally to cheers.

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