Summary:
- Independent senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a royal reception, demanding a treaty and accusing King Charles of committing genocide.
- Thorpe’s behavior, while rude, did not incite violence and should not be censured by parliament.
- The bigger issues around freedom of speech involve pro-Palestine demonstrations and combating misinformation on digital platforms.
- Balancing the right to protest with the need for safety and managing hate speech is complex.