David Shoebridge Named New Greens Leader
Senator David Shoebridge has been elected as the new leader of the Greens, succeeding Larissa Waters who stepped down due to health reasons.
David Shoebridge has been elected as the new leader of the Greens, defeating fellow New South Wales senator Mehreen Faruqi and South Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young. The leadership change follows the resignation of former leader Larissa Waters, who announced her decision to step down earlier this week due to ill health.
Shoebridge secured the party's top position after a vote during a party retreat in Sydney on Wednesday morning. Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May was elected deputy leader, running on a joint ticket with Shoebridge.
As one of the Greens' most prominent public figures, Shoebridge is known for his outspoken stance on issues including artificial intelligence, AUKUS, defence policy, and the Middle East. His election comes at a time of internal party discussion regarding strategy, climate policy, and the Greens' future direction.
