The Aporia · Greens choose outspoken senator David Shoebridge as new leader

David Shoebridge was elected as the new leader of the Australian Greens during a vote on Wednesday morning in Sydney, defeating fellow senators Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young. In the first round, Shoebridge received six votes compared to three for Faruqi and two for Hanson-Young; after preferences were distributed, he won with seven votes to Faruqi's four. Shoebridge is known for his outspoken stances on issues like artificial intelligence, AUKIS, defense policy, and Middle Eastern affairs.

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The Australian Greens elected David Shoebridge as their new federal leader after a three-way contest at a two-day retreat in Sydney this week. The decision followed the unexpected resignation of incumbent leader Larissa Waters, who cited worsening chronic kidney disease. At the retreat, Shoebridge secured seven votes to defeat fellow contenders Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young, with Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May elected as deputy leader.

Waters stepped down on Monday night, leaving the party in a leadership vacuum ahead of an anticipated election. Shoebridge, known for his outspoken views on AI, AUKUS, and fossil fuel issues, emerged victorious despite some criticism over his lack of appeal to younger voters. The vote was unusual for the Greens, who typically seek consensus before leadership ballots.

Faruqi expressed disappointment with the outcome, indicating she would pursue radical action outside the party's constraints. Shoebridge’s election marks a significant moment in the party's history as it recalibrates its strategy amidst rising concerns about One Nation and seeks to replace Labor's influence in politics.

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🔮 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source David Shoebridge has been elected leader of the Greens, defeating fellow NSW senator Mehreen Faruqi and South Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young after Larissa Waters stepped down for health reasons. Shoebridge secured the party's top job following a vote during a party retreat in Sydney on Wednesday morning. Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May was elected deputy leader after running on a joint ticket with Shoebridge.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source David Shoebridge has been elected leader of the Greens, defeating fellow NSW senator Mehreen Faruqi and South Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young after Larissa Waters stepped down for health reasons. Shoebridge secured the party's top job following a vote during a party retreat in Sydney on Wednesday morning. Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May was elected deputy leader after running on a joint ticket with Shoebridge. uncertain

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Former leader Larissa Waters announced that she would be stepping down due to ill health earlier this week. asserted

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Greens senator Nick McKim revealed on Wednesday that Shoebridge won the party's leadership ballot after securing a majority of votes from the parliamentary party room. asserted

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Shoebridge topped the first-round vote with six primary votes, ahead of Faruqi on three and Hanson-Young on two. asserted

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After preferences were distributed, Shoebridge defeated Faruqi by seven votes to four. asserted

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Shoebridge enters the role as one of the Greens' most prominent public figures, particularly on issues including artificial intelligence, AUKUS, defence policy and the Middle East. asserted

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David Shoebridge has been elected leader of the Greens asserted

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A visibly emotional Larissa Waters on Wednesday said it had been an 'incredible honour' to lead the Greens, but said she could not continue because of her deteriorating health. uncertain

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'I hope to be OK, but I need to look after myself,' she said. Fighting back tears, Waters said she was proud of what the party had achieved during her 16 months as leader, noting the Greens were polling strongly despite the shift towards One Nation and Pauline Hanson. asserted

Greens → hope → Nation

Waters thanked her colleagues and staff for their support and said she would return as a Queensland senator after taking medical leave. asserted

she → thank → leave

Shoebridge used his first address as Greens leader to praise Waters' leadership before launching a blistering attack on Labor, arguing the major parties had failed ordinary Australians and created the conditions for the rise of One Nation. asserted

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Steph Hodgins-May (pictured) has been elected as Deputy Leader alongside Shoebridge Shoebridge declared the Greens were no longer interested in merely influencing Labor from the crossbench. 'We are not here to make the Labor Party any better, the Greens are here to replace them,' he said. uncertain

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'Labor has created the circumstances for One Nation, and Labor is not the answer,' he said. asserted

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'The Greens, the progressive alternative, we're here to beat down One Nation, and we're here to replace Labor and return hope and faith to politics. asserted

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