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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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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Disgraceful! Send this criminal to Australia!

Um.wait...

[–] SomethingBurger@jlai.lu 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Now that would be a inhuman punishment, wouldn't it? Show mercy!