Royal Commission push as Hetty Johnston confirms senate run

A Royal Commission into Australia’s family law system will be the central issue for child protection advocate Hetty Johnston, who’s announced she’ll try to gain a Queensland senate spot in the upcoming federal election

The founder of child advocacy group Bravehearts and former Queensland Australian of the Year said she will be contesting as an independent, and believes voters already know what she stands for.

“I’m going to the people of Queensland with my job application, and saying to them please employ me, and let me show you what can happen when someone in that house is there for you,” she said.

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