The 21-year-old spoke of being bullied and battling mental health issues, and said she will focus on issues including housing, domestic violence and the climate crisis
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Australia’s youngest senator battled depression and bullying before her election, and has dealt with misogyny and Pauline Hanson since.
Labor’s Charlotte Walker, a South Australian who turned 21 on election night, delivered her first speech on Monday night.
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Author : Tory Shepherd
Publish date : 2025-08-25 07:58:00
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