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Harper Nielsen has become a target of nationwide condemnation from lawmakers for remaining seated during the Australian national anthem.

She disrespected the troops, one lawmaker said.

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Her state senator, who said she was “brainwashed,” offered to give her “a kick up the backside.”

Harper is nine years old.

She refused to stand out of recognition of the nation’s aboriginal population, she said, suggesting the country does not represent their interests in the same way it does white Australians. Harper was given detention at Kenmore South State School, and her parents said she had been threatened with suspension, though school officials deny the threat.