In a bid to regain momentum and connect with disillusioned voters, the Australian Greens have appointed a new leader to head their internal thinktank, The Greens Institute. Max Chandler-Mather, a firebrand former MP, has taken on the role, pledging to harness the power of "progressive economic populism" to win back Australians who have turned to One Nation in their search for a more representative voice. With the party reeling from a disappointing federal election result, Chandler-Mather's appointment is seen as a key move to address the capacity gaps that contributed to the Greens' losses. As he sets out to organize thousands of volunteers for a major survey of economic and social life around Australia, Chandler-Mather is calling out the major parties for ignoring the concerns of everyday voters, sparking a renewed debate about the future of Australian politics.
The new head of the Greens Institute will organise thousands of volunteers for a major survey of economic and social life around AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMax Chandler-Mather says the Greens can use “progressive economic populism” to win over Australians deserting the major parties for One Nation as the firebrand former MP accused the political class of thumbing its nose at the concerns of everyday voters.Chandler-Mather has been named the new executive director of the party’s internal thinktank, The Greens Institute, charged with closing capacity gaps exposed at the federal election. One of the Greens’ highest profile losses at the 2025 poll, Chandler-Mather and the former leader Adam Bandt were both defeated by Labor candidates in shock results. Continue reading...
