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Greens Confirm Environmental Lawyer as Newest Senator

The environmental lawyer won 42.25% of the primary vote in a six-week party ballot to replace retiring senator Peter Whish-Wilson.

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Environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been selected by Greens members as their next senator for Tasmania, replacing a retiring politician in August.

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From a pulp mill opponent to the senate: Bleyer outlines path to politics

Prominent Tasmanian lawyer Vanessa Bleyer, who fought pulp mills and evictions, will take her senate seat in August. Read about her push to end native logging.

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Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been selected by Greens members as their next senator for Tasmania, replacing a retiring politician in August.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Breaking: Vanessa Bleyer to replace Peter Whish-Wilson in Senate

Tasmanian lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been elected to replace outgoing Australian Greens senator for Tasmania, Peter Whish-Wilson.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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