Can the Greens beat Labor? – Back to Back Barries podcast
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•Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:37 GMT
📰 What Happened
Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly talked about the Greens leadership change in this week's Back to Back Barries podcast. Senator David Shoebridge won a rare contested vote, beating two women to take the top job. In his first remarks, he said the party is 'here to replace Labor.'
The episode also covered what the prime minister said at George Megalogenis' Melbourne book launch. It looked at what recent polls suggest ahead of the Victorian election.
🔍 The Backstory
The Greens have long been the third force in Australian politics and often hold the balance of power in the Senate. Leadership ballots are usually uncontested, so this race was unusual. Shoebridge is seen as a sharp, polarising campaigner who wants to win seats from both Labor and One Nation.
The podcast is hosted by former political advisers who explain the week's politics in plain language.
🎯 Why It Matters
The Greens' new leader could shape debates on climate, housing and the cost of living. How the party performs matters to voters deciding who to support next time.
Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly talked about the Greens leadership change in this week's Back to Back Barries podcast. Senator David Shoebridge won a rare contested vote, beating two women to take the top job. In his first remarks, he said the party is 'here to replace Labor.'
The episode also covered what the prime minister said at George Megalogenis' Melbourne book launch. It looked at what recent polls suggest ahead of the Victorian election.
The Greens have long been the third force in Australian politics and often hold the balance of power in the Senate. Leadership ballots are usually uncontested, so this race was unusual. Shoebridge is seen as a sharp, polarising campaigner who wants to win seats from both Labor and One Nation.
The podcast is hosted by former political advisers who explain the week's politics in plain language.
The Greens' new leader could shape debates on climate, housing and the cost of living. How the party performs matters to voters deciding who to support next time.