Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader for health

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 02:55 · Archive

Larissa Waters has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens due to ill health.

Larissa Waters has stepped down as leader of the Australian Greens to take medical leave from the Senate. Sarah Hanson-Young is a confirmed contender for the leadership, with fellow senators David Shoebridge and Mehreen Faruqi also possible candidates. The party is meeting to select a new leader.

How it is being reported

• Hanson-Young puts hands up for Greens leadership, as tributes flow for WatersRegion Canberra · 30 Sept, 00:07
• The Greens are about to pick a new leader. Who are the contenders?ABC Australian Capital Territory · 29 Sept, 20:22
• Waters steps down from Greens leadership for health reasonsRegion Canberra · 29 Sept, 00:10

In this story: Larissa Waters · Sarah Hanson-Young · David Shoebridge · Mehreen Faruqi · Australian Greens

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