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Australia’s new youngest senator elected at 21 with unexpected win

Charlotte Walker has been elected as Australia's youngest senator at age 21 after the federal election in May.
Walker holds the sixth Senate spot for South Australia and aims to inspire young women to pursue similar achievements.
Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister, stated that Parliament is 'best when it represents all of Australia, including our young people'.
Walker will receive an annual salary of A$200,000 plus allowances throughout her six-year term.

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