New Greens leader targets 1000 firms paying zero corporate tax
David Shoebridge won the Greens' first contested leadership ballot Wednesday, focusing on tax reform.
David Shoebridge was elected Greens leader on Wednesday in the party's first contested ballot. More than 1000 companies, including tech giants and mining firms, paid no tax in 2025, government data shows.
Shoebridge says this should anger workers who pay their share of tax. Shoebridge's agenda with deputy Steph Hodgins-May focuses on tax reform and challenging Labor.
The Greens hold 12 per cent support but are strongest with Gen Z voters. Support drops sharply after age 45.
The 55-year-old spent more than a decade in Sydney state parliament before moving to federal politics.
- More than 1000 in 2025
- Companies paying zero tax
- 55 years old
- Shoebridge's age
- 12 per cent
- Greens current support
- About 30 per cent
- Gen Z support
Why it mattersIf the Greens gain seats, they could push a Labor government harder on corporate tax and living costs.
AustraliaShoebridge plans to redirect voter frustration toward the Greens, potentially shifting Australian politics further left.
Corroborated bytheconversation.com
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