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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Australia’s youngest senator describes depression, ‘wack’ responses and a pet-related white lie in first speech

Australia’s youngest senator has told parliament in her first speech she 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 the speech on Monday night.

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