Senior Greens figures say new leadership must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’
Former Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt is pressuring the party's incoming leadership to take a hardline stance against the Labor government regarding new fossil fuel projects. The party is currently undergoing a leadership transition following the resignation of Larissa Waters due to health concerns.
Why it matters
The internal pressure on the Greens' leadership could significantly impact the stability of the Australian government's climate policy and future legislative negotiations.
Adam Bandt, now chief executive of the Australian Conservation Foundation, said there would be several key climate flashpoints for the next leader with Labor. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Adam Bandt, now chief executive of the Australian Conservation Foundation, said there would be several key climate flashpoints for the next leader with Labor. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Australian Greens Senior Greens figures say new leadership must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’ No excuses for next leader of party, Adam Bandt says, while Bob Brown warns they must also be able to take on Pauline Hanson and One Nation
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