Serious Danger Teaser: Inside the Greens #10: 2013 election, Christine Milne & Rudd-Gillard-Rudd
Aug 7, 2025
In this intriguing discussion, the rise of Christine Milne as leader unfolds alongside the fallout from the 2013 election. The tension between Labor and the Greens is palpable as internal conflicts come to light. Clive Palmer's entrance shakes things up, with whispers of the Greens' role in the drama. Spicy gossip about key figures like Adam Bandt and Sarah Hanson-Young adds an entertaining twist to the narrative. Dive into the complexities of politics as alliances shift and the landscape of the party evolves!
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Leadership Fallout After 2013 Election
- After the 2013 election Christine Milne was re-elected leader unopposed and Adam Bandt returned as deputy.
- Sarah Hanson-Young publicly criticised the party, calling it "marching to a slow death," after a failed party-room challenge.
Failed Chair Challenge And Public Exit
- Dita Tarley forced a ballot for party-room chair but got only her own vote and walked out in frustration.
- Sarah Hanson-Young stormed past journalists and delivered an on-the-record critique about the party's direction.
Rumoured Bandt-Hanson-Young Leadership Plan
- Rumours circulated that Adam Bandt planned a leadership challenge with Sarah Hanson-Young as deputy, and insiders denied them despite truth.
- Tom Ballard and Emerald Moon discuss the surprising pairing and the gossip around potential generational change.
