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Senate Clerk Rules Lidia Thorpe Eligible Despite Twisted Oath, No Penalty Imposed
Nov 4, 2024, 03:30 AM
The Senate clerk has ruled Lidia Thorpe eligible to serve in the upper house despite the revelation that she had deliberately twisted the parliamentary oath by swearing allegiance to the Queen's 'hairs' instead of 'heirs'. The chief adviser on senate matters made this decision, which has sparked outrage as officials confirmed that no penalty will be imposed on the Indigenous senator for her actions.
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