David Shoebridge says ‘we’re here to replace Labor’ in first remarks after being elected new Greens leader
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•Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:47:50 GMT
📰 What Happened
David Shoebridge was elected federal Greens leader on Wednesday. He beat Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young in a party room vote. Steph Hodgins-May became deputy leader. In his first remarks he said the Greens are “here to replace Labor” and to beat One Nation. He spoke during a two-day party retreat in Sydney.
🔍 The Backstory
The vote followed Larissa Waters' shock resignation on Monday due to ill health. Shoebridge entered parliament in 2022 and holds the defence and foreign affairs roles. He was once a corporate lawyer and barrister. Some members are unhappy that the leader was chosen without a vote of party members. Shoebridge has promised members a say before the next election.
🎯 Why It Matters
Leadership changes shape what the Greens demand in parliament. That affects deals on climate, housing and many other laws.
David Shoebridge was elected federal Greens leader on Wednesday. He beat Mehreen Faruqi and Sarah Hanson-Young in a party room vote. Steph Hodgins-May became deputy leader. In his first remarks he said the Greens are “here to replace Labor” and to beat One Nation. He spoke during a two-day party retreat in Sydney.
The vote followed Larissa Waters' shock resignation on Monday due to ill health. Shoebridge entered parliament in 2022 and holds the defence and foreign affairs roles. He was once a corporate lawyer and barrister. Some members are unhappy that the leader was chosen without a vote of party members. Shoebridge has promised members a say before the next election.
Leadership changes shape what the Greens demand in parliament. That affects deals on climate, housing and many other laws.