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Bravehearts founder launches Senate tilt

Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston will push for a royal commission into the family law system if she wins a Senate seat at the next election.

Founder and executive chair of Bravehearts Hetty Johnston
Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston wants to enter federal parliament as a Queensland senator. (AAP)

High-profile child protection advocate Hetty Johnston has launched a bid to become an independent senator pushing for a royal commission into the family law system.

The Bravehearts founder said she wanted to enter federal parliament as a Queensland senator after 22 years of campaigning for children's issues.

"If I get myself in that place, if my butt hits that leather, the dust won't settle for six years because I am determined to make a difference," Ms Johnston told Nine's Today program on Wednesday.

She has previously tried to enter state and federal politics as both an independent and for the Democrats.

"This time I have a lot of professionals around me to help me and a little bit of financial backing. That makes all the difference."


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