Greens Leader Contest Outcome

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 29 Sep

   Shoebridge served as a NSW state MP for the Greens from 2010 to 2022, before moving to federal parliament at the 2022 election.

   2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
2. 30 Sep

   David Shoebridge has been elected leader of the Greens, defeating fellow NSW senator Mehreen Faruqi and South Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young after Larissa Waters stepped down for health reasons.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 6 articles

• 2 Oct The Greens chose the worst possible option as their leader. Even Mehreen Faruqi would've made a lot of sense: PETER VAN ONSELENPeter Van Onselen critiques the Australian Greens' choice of David Shoebridge as their new leader, arguing that it undermines the party’s progressive image. Shoebridge defeated Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi to succeed Larissa Waters, who stepped down due to health reasons. Van Onselen contends that Hanson-Young would have been a better candidate with more experience and public recognition, whereas…Daily Mail
• 30 Sep Breaking: David Shoebridge named new Greens leader after three-way contestDavid Shoebridge has been elected as the new leader of the Australian Greens, succeeding Larissa Waters who resigned due to health issues. In a three-way contest involving Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young, Shoebridge secured seven votes from the party’s 11-member room in Sydney, with Steph Hodgins-May being named deputy leader. Shoebridge, a senator for New South Wales since 2022, aims to position the Greens as…ABC News (AU)
• 30 Sep Greens choose outspoken senator David Shoebridge as new leaderDavid Shoebridge was elected as the new leader of the Australian Greens during a vote on Wednesday morning in Sydney, defeating fellow senators Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young. In the first round, Shoebridge received six votes compared to three for Faruqi and two for Hanson-Young; after preferences were distributed, he won with seven votes to Faruqi's four. Shoebridge is known for his outspoken stances on…Daily Mail
• 29 Sep Almost half the Greens partyroom is contesting in leadership showdownGreens senator David Shoebridge and Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May are challenging for the party leadership, facing off against Mehreen Faruqi and Nick McKim from NSW, and Sarah Hanson-Young from South Australia in a three-way contest. The unexpected resignation of current leader Larissa Waters due to health issues has led to this unusual situation where almost half of the 11-member Greens partyroom are…Sydney Morning Herald
• 29 Sep The Greens are about to pick a new leader. Who are the contenders?The Australian Greens are set to choose a new leader after Larissa Waters resigned due to health issues. Among the top contenders are Sarah Hanson-Young, Mehreen Faruqi, David Shoebridge, and newcomer Steph Hodgins-May. The party's leadership meeting in Sydney aims to select a successor quickly; the chosen individual will face pressure to unify the party and counteract the rising influence of One Nation.ABC News (AU)
• 29 Sep Greens leader showdown to occur at Sydney retreatThe Australian Greens party will elect a new federal leader at a retreat in Sydney this week following Larissa Waters' resignation due to health issues. Potential leaders such as Mehreen Faruqi, David Shoebridge, Sarah Hanson-Young, and Nick McKim are being considered, though none have formally declared their candidacy yet. The article highlights the strategic considerations among party members for a smooth…Sydney Morning Herald

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