David Shoebridge elected Greens leader with Steph Hodgins-May
The Greens elected David Shoebridge leader with Steph Hodgins-May as running mate.
David Shoebridge, a NSW Greens senator, has been elected Greens leader. Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May is his running mate.
The election represents a dramatic shift in party power. Ten years ago, the Greens wanted to remove hard-left NSW leaders.
Now NSW Greens control the federal leadership. Shoebridge defeated Mehreen Faruqi, also from NSW.
Moderates had backed her in 2017. Shoebridge is a former barrister known for his skill in parliament.
The shift shows the Greens may change their strategy to win more votes.
- 10
- Years since Faruqi's victory over
- 60 per cent
- Faruqi's margin against Rhiannon in 2017
- Barrister
- Shoebridge's previous role
- Victoria
- Hodgins-May's state
Why it mattersLeadership elections shape a party's policy direction; this one signals the Greens may shift strategy on Labor cooperation and legislative positioning.
AustraliaThe Greens hold 4 Senate seats and influence Labor's parliamentary negotiating; Shoebridge's leadership may shift how the party engages on key legislation.
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