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New Labor senator sworn in to replace late Linda White

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Labor senator Lisa Darmanin has filled the vacancy left by the death of Linda White in February. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Lisa Darmanin has been sworn in as Australia's newest senator following the death of Linda White. 

The former lawyer and union official died in February from cancer at age 64. 

Senator Darmanin has filled the vacancy as the new Labor senator for Victoria.

Labor senator Lisa Darmanin at a swearing in ceremony at Parliament
Lisa Darmanin was appointed to the Senate vacancy after a joint sitting of the Victorian Parliament. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

She was welcomed into the upper house by her colleagues on Monday, after being walked into the chamber by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres.

Senator Darmanin served as the Australian Services Union secretary. 

She was appointed to the vacant Senate spot after a joint sitting of the Victorian Parliament on May 29.

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