Historic First: Two Women to Lead Australian Greens

Australia's Greens Party Elects Larissa Waters as New Leader Australia's Greens Party announced a significant leadership change today, with Senator Larissa Waters elected as the new leader following a meeting in Melbourne. Senator Mehreen Faruqi will continue her role as deputy leader. The change marks a historic moment for the party, as it's the first time two women will lead the Greens. "I'm so thrilled to have had the support of my colleagues," Waters stated in a short video released by the Sydney Morning Herald. "It's never been more important to have a strong Greens team in parliament." Faruqi echoed these sentiments, adding, "It is really exciting that for the first time, we have two women at the helm of the Greens." The election of Waters and the continued presence of Faruqi as deputy signal a new chapter for the Australian Greens, promising a focus on addressing key policy issues such as climate change, housing affordability, and the cost of living. This leadership team is poised to lead the party into the next phase of Australian politics.