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Larissa Waters’s resignation as Greens leader
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Where it stands
David Shoebridge was elected Australian Greens leader on September 30, completing the immediate transition after Larissa Waters stepped down because of worsening kidney disease. Waters remains a senator and is taking medical leave; the report also notes a dispute over a member vote.
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The story so far
Update 1
Seven votes put Shoebridge atop Greens, but member-vote dispute remains
A reported seven-to-four result gives the Greens a new leader, but leaves an argument over members’ say. Larissa Waters retains her Senate role while taking medical leave.
What moved
- Waters announces she will step down because of ill health.
- The party room elects Shoebridge leader and Hodgins-May deputy.
History
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Who's involved
People
David ShoebridgeAustralian politician1 report
Larissa WatersAustralian politician and lawyer (born 1977)1 report
Mehreen FaruqiAustralian politician1 report
Sarah Hanson-YoungAustralian politician1 report
Steph Hodgins-MayAustralian politician (born 1985)1 report
Organizations
- Australian GreensAustralian political party1 report
Places
- AustraliaAustralia1 report
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