Back to Back Barries: Can the Greens beat Labor? – podcast
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•Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:13 GMT
📰 What Happened
In this Full Story podcast, Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly break down the Greens leadership change. Senator David Shoebridge won a rare contested vote, beating two women for the top job. He says the Greens want to 'replace Labor.'
They also discuss a surprising comment by the prime minister at a Melbourne book launch and what the polls say before the Victorian election.
🔍 The Backstory
The Greens sit to the left of Labor on climate, housing and social issues. They often hold key Senate votes, giving them real power. Shoebridge is known as a tough political fighter who wants to win over both Labor and One Nation voters.
🎯 Why It Matters
A new Greens leader could change what the party stands for. That affects voters deciding who best represents them.
In this Full Story podcast, Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly break down the Greens leadership change. Senator David Shoebridge won a rare contested vote, beating two women for the top job. He says the Greens want to 'replace Labor.'
They also discuss a surprising comment by the prime minister at a Melbourne book launch and what the polls say before the Victorian election.
The Greens sit to the left of Labor on climate, housing and social issues. They often hold key Senate votes, giving them real power. Shoebridge is known as a tough political fighter who wants to win over both Labor and One Nation voters.
A new Greens leader could change what the party stands for. That affects voters deciding who best represents them.