Senior Greens figures say new leadership must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’
Summary
The Australian Greens party is choosing new leaders after Larissa Waters stepped down due to health issues. The new leadership will face pressure to block any new coal and gas projects approved by the Labor government before the next election.Key Facts
- Larissa Waters resigned as Greens leader because of worsening chronic kidney disease.
- New Greens leadership may be elected soon, possibly during a two-day meeting in Sydney.
- Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi are among those running for leadership positions.
- Adam Bandt, former Greens leader, urges the party to stop Labor from approving new fossil fuel projects "by whatever means."
- Key issues include approval of Woodside’s gas project near Scott Reef and gas fracking in the Beetaloo basin.
- Party elder Bob Brown says the next leader must effectively challenge both the Labor government and the far-right One Nation party.
- The Greens' voter support has mostly stayed steady around 12-15% in recent years.
- Former Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather called for grassroots members to have a say in electing the new leader.
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