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Bob Katter refuses to swear oath to King Charles
(aussie.zone)
Bob Katter, the long-serving MP for the northern Queensland seat of Kennedy, has refused to swear allegiance to King Charles, his heirs and successors during the opening of parliament.
When asked if he would swear allegiance, Katter responded: “No, I swear allegiance to the Australian people.”
The small protest did not disrupt proceedings, as it did when Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe gave the oath in 2022.
Members are asked to swear faith and allegiance to King Charles III. They are expected to respond “I do”.
One of the few positions where I can agree with them. Anyone who claims to represent me in government shouldn't be swearing allegiance of a monarch.
I'm glad the author added this line.
I can't tell, are you being sarcastic?
I'm being sincere, they compared it to a similar event to contrast the reaction.