Charlotte Walker

Charlotte Walker (born 3 May 2004) is an Australian politician who was elected as a Senator for South Australia at the 2025 federal election, representing the Australian Labor Party. , she is the youngest senator in Australian history, and the youngest current member of the Australian Parliament, having turned 21 on the day of the election. Her six-year term began on 1 July 2025.

Early life and education Walker was born on 3 May 2004 and grew up in Yankalilla, South Australia. Walker attended Investigator College in Victor Harbor. She was preselected for the usually unwinnable third spot on Labor's SA Senate ticket, but was elected due to a large swing towards the party. She is affiliated with the Labor Left faction. She focused on issues such access to education, reducing students' HECS debts, and the cost of living. She also campaigned alongside other South Australian Labor candidates, including Louise Miller-Frost, Penny Wong, and Marielle Smith. The previous youngest Senator was Jordon Steele-John from the Greens in Western Australia, who was elected in 2017 at the age of 23. and about the housing crisis in Australia, that has particularly affected young people.

Walker stated in December 2025 that she was caught in a catfishing attempt when a student at her school solicited nude photos. She cites this as a reason for supporting the social media ban for under 16 year olds.

Walker revealed in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald in April 2026 that she is not religious, but considers herself an agnostic and a humanist.