Lidia Thorpe

Lidia Thorpe (born 1977) is an Australian Gunditjmara woman and prominent political activist who has become a significant voice for Indigenous rights in Australian politics. She served as a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council and later as a Senator for Victoria in the Australian Parliament. Thorpe has been vocal in advocating for Indigenous Australian rights, treaty negotiations, and addressing systemic inequalities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Her political career has been marked by passionate advocacy and willingness to challenge mainstream political discourse on Indigenous issues. As a proud Gunditjmara woman, she brings lived experience and cultural perspective to her work in parliament. Thorpe has also been involved in community activism and has worked to amplify Indigenous voices in Australian political conversations. Her presence in parliament has helped raise the profile of Indigenous-led policy discussions and has positioned her as an important representative of Indigenous political interests in Australia.