Green party figures are urging the incoming leadership to adopt a tough stance against new coal and gas projects under the current government, with former leader Adam Bandt warning there will be no room for compromise. The pressure comes as the party prepares to elect its next leadership team, with grassroots members demanding decisive action to oppose fossil fuel expansion. Bob Brown has also emphasized the need for the new leaders to effectively challenge far-right political forces like Pauline Hanson and One Nation. The leadership vote is expected to take place during a two-day retreat in Sydney.
No excuses for next leader of party, Adam Bandt says, while Bob Brown warns they must also be able to take on Pauline Hanson and One NationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former Greens leader Adam Bandt says the party’s new leadership team, which could be chosen as early as today, will face mounting pressure from grassroots members to block the Labor government from approving any new coal and gas projects “by whatever means”.He told Guardian Australia there would be no excuses for the new leader, likely to be elected at a two-day retreat in Sydney which begins today, to allow the Albanese government to approve any new fossil fuel development. Continue reading...
