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Australia Elects Youngest-Ever Senator as 21-Year-Old Charlotte Walker Defies Odds

Vanessa by Vanessa
May 27, 2025
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Australia Elects Youngest-Ever Senator as 21-Year-Old Charlotte Walker Defies Odds
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In a historic and unexpected win, 21-year-old Charlotte Walker has been declared Australia’s youngest-ever senator, following the nation’s federal election held in May.

Remarkably, Walker turned 21 on election day. Her victory, officially confirmed by the Australian Electoral Commission on Tuesday, marks a rare triumph for a third-choice Senate candidate, especially in a state like South Australia, where such wins are uncommon due to the complex rank-order voting system.

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Walker, a former union official representing the ruling center-left Labor Party, secured the third and final Senate seat for her state, despite having the lowest primary vote among the six winners. Her election is not only groundbreaking for her age but also for the message it sends to young Australians.

“There’s a few feelings. Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure,” Walker told ABC News following the announcement. “I want to do a good job for South Australians, but I also want to show young people, particularly young women, that this is achievable.”

Her six-year term begins on July 1, with a starting salary of over AU$205,000 ($133,000 USD). Walker will become the youngest senator in Australia’s history, surpassing previous record-holder Jordon Steele-John of the Greens, who was elected at 23.

 

A Surge of Women in Parliament

Walker’s win is part of a larger trend. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expects that 57% of Labor’s representatives in the upcoming Parliament, set to sit on July 22, will be women, up from 52% in his first term. This shift is partly due to sweeping electoral gains, many in districts previously seen as unwinnable.

Political historian Frank Bongiorno credits Labor’s long-standing commitment to gender equity, citing a quota system introduced in 1994 requiring at least 35% female candidates in winnable seats.

“This is not just about a lucky swing,” Bongiorno explained. “It’s about three decades of deliberate reform within Labor, transforming what was once a male-dominated environment.”

 

A Promising Voice for the Future

Despite the steep odds, Walker’s win signals a fresh chapter for youth and gender representation in Australian politics. Her journey from a union organizer to a federal lawmaker at 21 is inspiring, and a powerful reminder that the next generation is ready to lead.

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I'm a journalist and relationship columnist. Nigeria Media Merit (NMMA) 1st Runner Up Award Recipient. I'm passionate about arts, entertainment,marriage, religion and politics. I love giving back to society.

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