search
David Shoebridge
Trends
- 1
Greens senator David Shoebridge has been elected the party's new federal leader, declaring in his first remarks that the Greens are 'here to replace Labor'. The win has sparked internal friction: rival Mehreen Faruqi, who lost the ballot, has questioned its legitimacy, called it flawed and vowed to push for 'radical action', while other senators have called for a member-wide vote on the leadership. The contest comes as the party outlines a vision on issues from fossil fuels to One Nation.
- 2David Shoebridge named new Greens leader after three-way contest●David Shoebridge named new Greens leader after three-way contest "He said he wanted the Greens to "fill the vacuum that
Australian Greens senator David Shoebridge has reportedly been named the party's new leader after a three-way contest. He said he wanted the Greens to "fill the vacuum" left by the Labor Party "rushing to the right", positioning the party as taking up the fight and announcing a "new face" for the Greens going forward.