In this fracturing world where the ability of politicians to command mainstream attention is in decline — the events of this week have been a good demonstration of what works.

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has responded to calls for her resignation after her King Charles protest in Parliament. Spoiler: She won't.

At a Parliament reception to welcome the British monarch, Lidia Thorpe shouted at Charles that he was not her king and should “give us our land back.”