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May 18, 2025 Joining the discussion is Mike Seccombe, National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, who highlights the recent leadership shift in the Australian Greens with Larissa Waters taking charge. He explores the challenges ahead as she aims to reshape the party's image after a significant election loss. Topics include the struggle against perceptions of being obstructive, the need for collaboration with other political entities, and the complexities of nature-positive laws amidst competing interests. Can Waters revitalize the party's mission in today’s political landscape?
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Larissa Waters' Leadership Style
- Larissa Waters is seen as a "nice" and low-profile leader who connects well with people.
- Former leader Bob Brown believes she might be stronger than expected once in the job.
Greens' Image Problem
- The Greens acknowledge the damaging perception of being obstructionist and militant.
- Labor and right-wing media amplified this, contributing to voter loss for the Greens.
Q&A Debate on Greens Cooperation
- On Q&A, a question was posed about whether the Greens would work constructively with government or continue obstruction.
- David Shoebridge emphasized cooperation, while Labor's Ed Husic named names highlighting differences.