Waters steps down as Greens leader due to worsening kidney disease

Larissa Waters is stepping down as Greens leader to focus on treating her worsening kidney disease.

Waters announced she is stepping down from her role as Greens leader. Larissa Waters has a kidney disease that got much worse in recent months.

The demands of leadership make her recovery harder. Waters will take medical leave and return to parliament as a Queensland senator when able.

The Greens said her chance for recovery is positive. A party room meeting will happen this week to pick her successor.

This is ahead of the 2028 federal election.

Why it mattersThe Greens must choose a new leader before the 2028 election. They have months to prepare.

AustraliaChanges the leadership of one of Australia's major political parties just nine months before the next federal election.

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