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”.

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[–] Pappabosley@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

Oh, did she also try to weaken gun laws so her son-in-law could import automatic shotguns? How about suggesting that we conscript 13 year old and give them all guns? Maybe run a campaign ad that depicted her shooting rival politicians dead? I'm not a fan of Lidia Thorpe, but I think you're missing the point that the media routinely portrays Katters "antics" as that kooky old guy, but actively demonises Thorpe. They're both bloody annoying and crazy, there's just a narrative being pushed.

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[–] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

he’s been in parliament for like 50 years, she’d been in for like 1

if he acted like she did he also would have been blasted, same as bananaby joyce when he was the class nutter for a bit, same as pauline hanson when she was the class nutter for a while

you can posit some conspiracy theory or from my experience crazy politicians who do a lot of crazy things in a short time period will draw attention (just like how we’re talking about katter now)

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