Current office in the 48th Parliament.
Lidia Thorpe
Senator for Victoria
Lidia Alma Thorpe (born 18 August 1973) is an Australian independent politician. She has been a senator for Victoria since 2020 and is the first Aboriginal senator from that state. She was a member of the Australian Greens until February 2023 when she quit the party over disagreements concerning the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament.[1] She had also served as the Greens' deputy leader in the Senate from June to October 2022.
Part of the Victoria delegation.
Party affiliation on record.
Year first elected to the Senate.
Biography
Lidia Alma Thorpe has been critical of the proposal for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament by the Albanese Government, which has drawn media attention. Thorpe has also been known for her criticism of the legitimacy of Australian political institutions, which she attributes to colonialism. However, Thorpe has received criticism for her “aggressive behavior” towards police. In October 2022, she was forced to resign as Deputy Leader of the Greens in the Senate after failing to declare a relationship with a senior Rebels outlaw bikie gang member while serving on the Senate committee investigating bikie gangs. Despite these controversies, Thorpe continues to be an influential politician, being the first Aboriginal senator from Victoria and holding several positions in the Australian government.
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact Lidia Thorpe?
You can write to Lidia Thorpe at PO Box 6100 Senate Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600, call (03) 9070 1950, or use the contact form on their Parliament of Australia profile.
What is Lidia Thorpe's phone number?
Lidia Thorpe's office can be reached on (03) 9070 1950, or at Parliament House on (02) 6277 3353.
Where is Lidia Thorpe's office?
Lidia Thorpe's office is at 474 Smith Street Collingwood, VIC, 3066.
Who does Lidia Thorpe represent?
Lidia Thorpe is a Senator for Victoria.
What party is Lidia Thorpe in?
Lidia Thorpe is a member of the Independent.
When was Lidia Thorpe elected?
Lidia Thorpe was first elected to the Senate in 2022.
Is Lidia Thorpe still in office?
Yes. Lidia Thorpe is a Senator for Victoria.
