A high-stakes leadership race is unfolding within the Australian Greens following the surprise resignation of the party’s leader, setting up a potential showdown between two prominent members. Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi have emerged as frontrunners, both vowing to intensify opposition to Labor and One Nation in the coming months. The decision will be finalized during a two-day retreat in Sydney, with Hanson-Young already signaling her intent to contest the position. The outcome could reshape the party’s direction amid shifting political dynamics.
New leader expected to be chosen imminently, with David Shoebridge, Faruqi and Hanson-Young among frontrunnersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi look set to face off for the party’s leadership, with the pair both promising to bring the fight to Labor and One Nation after Larissa Waters’ shock resignation.Hanson-Young confirmed on social media she was discussing a tilt at the leadership with colleagues on Tuesday, ahead of a two-day party retreat in Sydney, when the new leader will be chosen. Continue reading...
