7am The Greens ‘stunning’ election defeat
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May 11, 2025 
Mike Seccombe, National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, analyzes the unexpected electoral defeat of the Greens, including the loss of leader Adam Bandt's seat. He discusses how preferential voting affected their results despite a stable primary vote. The conversation highlights flaws in the Greens' campaign strategies, including quirky tactics that missed the mark. Seccombe also addresses declining support in traditionally strong areas and the shifting focus of the party that may alienate voters from their core environmental agenda.
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Bandt's Unexpected Seat Loss
- Adam Bandt's loss in Melbourne was shocking given his previous strong 10% margin.
- A recent redistribution added conservative areas, lowering his notional margin but loss was still unexpected.
Preferential Voting Complexities
- Preferential voting intricacies caused Greens to lose Brisbane seats despite decent primary votes.
- Greens face better odds against Liberals on preferences than against Labor, complicating three-way contests.
Greens Vote Only Slightly Down
- Greens' primary vote dipped only slightly amid broader trend away from major parties.
- Younger voters, especially women, lean toward Greens but shifted more to Labor this time, implying future potential.