A first-term senator is poised to challenge for the deputy leadership of the Australian Greens, potentially forming a ticket with incumbent David Shoebridge. The announcement comes amid a sharp political stance against fossil fuel industry influence in education and cultural institutions, with critics accusing the sector of attempting to shape public opinion through early-learning centers and schools. Supporters argue children deserve evidence-based learning free from corporate interference, framing the debate as one of ideological control versus academic integrity. The move signals a possible shift in the party’s internal dynamics ahead of a potential leadership contest.
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWho is potential Greens deputy leader candidate Steph Hodgins-May?So who is the first-term senator expected to announce a leadership ticket tilt with David Shoebridge?Get your dirty hands off our kids, that is our message to the fossil fuel industry, who have no place in early-learning centres, in schools, or in our cultural institutions in this country.Children should go to school to get evidence-based education, not to be brainwashed by fossil fuel corporations seeking to build social licence. Continue reading...
