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The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?

The 2025 federal election resulted in some unexpected outcomes, including the loss by the Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, of his seat in the House of Representatives. The new Greens leader is Senator Larissa Waters.

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Larissa Waters is the new federal Greens leader. Here’s five things to know about her

The former environmental lawyer made history when she became the first person to breastfeed in Australian parliament in 2017

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Larissa Waters Has Been Chosen As The New Leader Of The Greens, Replacing Adam Bandt

The Greens held a party meeting in Melbourne this afternoon to choose a new leader after the shock loss of Adam Bandt.

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Larissa Waters elected new federal Greens leader, with Mehreen Faruqi chosen as deputy

Queensland senator says she wants to see ‘politics with heart’ and will remain ‘firm but constructive’ against Labor

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Politics 'with heart', climate action key for top Green

Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.

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The Greens are about to choose a new leader. Here’s how it works – and who could be Adam Bandt’s successor

Sarah Hanson-Young, Larissa Waters and Mehreen Faruqi among possible successors after Bandt’s shock loss in Melbourne

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'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.

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'More power than you think': MPs court women's votes

Childcare, housing, domestic violence and climate change should be front of mind for women when they vote at the election, prominent MPs say.

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Video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group

Exclusive: Video saying Albanese government would adopt ‘far-left’ Greens agenda shared by member of group campaigning in marginal Melbourne seat of Aston

The Guardian - AU

Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter ‘overblown’ by Dutton – as it happened

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Women voters desperately seeking uplifting policies

Cost-of-living has been a key issue in the election campaign but major parties are being warned gender equality and women's rights remain important to voters.

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A landmark Australian inquiry put the spotlight on menopause. But was the process transparent?

Some involved in lobbying for the Senate inquiry had support from big pharma – or stood to gain from menopause being given a higher profile

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Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.

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Greens Agree To Pass Labor’s ‘Help To Buy’ Housing Bill Despite Previously Calling It A ‘Lottery’

The Greens have agreed to pass Labor's Help To Buy housing policy, after blocking it for months, and trying to improve the bill.

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Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful – as it happened

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Greens to ask Senate to vote to jettison anti-abortion bill in bid to split Coalition on issue

Senator Larissa Waters plans to move motion to discharge abortion bill sponsored by Matt Canavan and Alex Antic

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Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Peter Dutton backs a woman's right to access abortion services, and has hit out at attempts to "play games" with a state-based issue.

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'Outrageous': Commonwealth loophole on secrecy clauses in harassment cases revealed

'There's still a lot of dinosaurs out there, and one of them is the Commonwealth.'

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Greens plan to end menopause treatment horror stories

The Greens want millions of dollars funnelled into ensuring health professionals better understand menopause and making its treatment more affordable.

The Guardian - AU

Menopause should be taught in Australian medical schools to prevent women being gaslit, inquiry finds

Women were dismissed, offered ineffective treatments or wrongly diagnosed by healthcare professionals, Senate inquiry told

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Menopause inquiry urges leave, education provisions

A Senate inquiry into the impacts of menopause and perimenopause has made a raft of recommendations, including reproductive leave and better education.

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Politicians Who Act Like Dickheads Could Face Fines, Suspension, And Pay Cuts For Poor Behaviour

A new bill aims to address the workplace culture at parliament house, by punishing politicians for their poor behaviour while at work.

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Period products classified as ‘lifestyle related’ like vapes and gaming consoles under draft NDIS plan

Proposal comes as research suggests 78% of Australians with disability who menstruate cannot afford such products

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PM defends response to ICC arrest warrant request – as it happened

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Australian workplaces rated as ‘menopause friendly’ on flimsy grounds, inquiry told

Companies are using training and accreditation services but there is a lack of evidence about which interventions really work, submissions say

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