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

Charlotte Walker, 21, 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 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.