In her final speech to the Victorian Parliament, MP Harriet Shing disclosed that she received an autism diagnosis as an adult, adding, "a lot of things started to make sense" after the diagnosis.
The remarks came as part of Shing's valedictory speech, marking her departure from the legislature after a period of service.
Shing’s public acknowledgment of an adult autism diagnosis highlights the growing visibility of neurodiversity among public figures, though she offered no further details about the timing or circumstances of her assessment.