Greens Senator Larissa Waters Elected New Party Leader

Australia's Greens Party Elects Larissa Waters as New Leader Canberra, Australia – In a significant development in Australian politics, Senator Larissa Waters has been elected as the new leader of the Australian Greens. The announcement, made public on May 15th, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the party. Senator Mehreen Faruqi will continue her role as deputy leader. Senator Waters expressed her elation and gratitude in a short video statement, stating, "I'm just so thrilled to have had the support of my colleagues to be the leader of the Australian Greens." She also paid tribute to previous leaders and thanked her colleagues for their support. Senator Faruqi echoed the sentiment, expressing her delight at continuing as deputy leader. "I'm so delighted to get the trust of my colleagues to continue as deputy leader under the leadership of Larissa," she stated. The election of Waters and the continuation of Faruqi's role marks the first time two women will lead the Greens party. The change in leadership comes at a critical juncture for Australian politics, and the Greens are expected to play a significant role in shaping the national agenda. The party's focus on environmental issues and social justice will continue to be central to their platform under Waters' leadership. The historic nature of this leadership transition signals a new chapter for the Greens and Australian politics.