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'It's About the Team': Greens Set to Elect New Leader
Larissa Waters quit after citing worsening chronic kidney disease, leaving NSW senators Mehreen Faruqi and David Shoebridge among the frontrunners.
- On Monday, Greens leader Larissa Waters resigned due to worsening chronic kidney disease, prompting an immediate leadership contest. Members will elect a new leader during a two-day policy meeting in Sydney starting Wednesday.
- Waters assumed the role just over 15 months ago during a tumultuous period after the Greens lost three lower house seats at the 2025 election. The party currently holds 14 per cent in national polling.
- Possible contenders include South Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young, deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi, and senators Nick McKim and David Shoebridge. Candidates are expected to seek consensus before the ballot to avoid a contested vote.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Waters on Tuesday, expressing compassion regarding her health. South Australian Greens senator Barbara Pocock said Waters had shown "tremendous leadership," describing herself as "deeply saddened" by the resignation.
- Former Greens senator Andrew Bartlett said "it's not all about who is the fricking leader. It's about your messaging." The party aims to capitalize on 14 per cent polling to challenge major parties.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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