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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rod McGuirk

Australia elects youngest ever senator as 21-year-old Charlotte Walker takes office in surprise result

Australia has elected its youngest ever senator as 21-year-old Charlotte Walker secured an unexpected victory in one of the country’s southern states.

Ms Walker turned 21 on the day of Australia’s federal election last May and, like many female candidates who run for election in Australia, wasn't expected to win.

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