Labor ministers and opposition leaders have condemned Senator Lidia Thorpe after she declared at a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne that she would 'burn down Parliament House' to support Palestine. The comments, made before a cheering crowd, have been described by government ministers as irresponsible and inflammatory, with calls for potential censure being discussed. The remarks have heightened tensions within Australia, as tens of thousands attended pro-Palestine marches across the country, and members of the Jewish community voiced concerns about rising hostility. Senator Thorpe's history of controversial statements and actions in Parliament has drawn renewed scrutiny, with opposition leaders considering options to hold her accountable for her conduct.

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