Sarah Hanson-Young announces Greens leadership tilt after MPs blindsided by Larissa Waters’ shock resignation
Sarah Hanson-Young has announced her candidacy for the Australian Greens leadership following the sudden resignation of Larissa Waters due to kidney disease. The party's MPs were caught off guard by Waters' departure, which has triggered an urgent leadership contest to be resolved at a Sydney retreat. Key contenders for the top position include Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi, Defence Spokesperson David Shoebridge, and Hanson-Young herself.
- ▪Larissa Waters resigned as Greens leader to focus on treatment for kidney disease, a decision that blindsided party members.
- ▪Sarah Hanson-Young confirmed she is seeking the leadership and pledged to adopt a more combative stance against Labor and One Nation.
- ▪Mehreen Faruqi and David Shoebridge are also considered frontrunners for the leadership, with the new leader expected to be chosen by Thursday.
- ▪The Greens are facing pressure to adopt a more forceful political approach after losing seats in the 2025 election and seeing One Nation rise as a major force.
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Mehreen Faruqi (left), Sarah Hanson-Young (right) and David Shoebridge are top contenders for the Greens leadership after Larissa Waters (centre) vacated the position due to ill health. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenMehreen Faruqi (left), Sarah Hanson-Young (right) and David Shoebridge are top contenders for the Greens leadership after Larissa Waters (centre) vacated the position due to ill health. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPAustralian GreensSarah Hanson-Young announces Greens leadership tilt after MPs blindsided by Larissa Waters’ shock resignation New leader expected to be chosen imminently, with Mehreen Faruqi, David Shoebridge and Hanson-Young among frontrunners Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
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