Greens Party Makes History: Waters Elected Leader, Faruqi Deputy

Australia's Greens Party Elects Larissa Waters as New Leader, Mehreen Faruqi as Deputy Australia's Greens political party has elected Senator Larissa Waters as its new leader and Senator Mehreen Faruqi as its deputy leader. The announcement was made on May 15, 2025, following a party vote. This marks a historic moment for the Greens, as it is the first time two women will lead the party. "I'm so thrilled to have had the support of my colleagues," Waters stated in a video released by The Age. "It's never been more important to have a strong Greens team in Parliament." She emphasized the need for strong action on climate change, the housing crisis, and the cost of living. Faruqi expressed similar sentiments, stating, "I'm so delighted to get the trust of my colleagues to continue as deputy leader under Larissa's leadership. It is really exciting that for the first time, we have two women at the helm of the Greens ship." The election of Waters and Faruqi is expected to bring a renewed focus on environmental and social justice issues within the Australian political landscape.