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Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened

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'Serious test' for Greens as senator defects to Labor

The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.

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Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, Western Australia

New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in Western Australia this week to reboot nature law reform. Reform stalled in the Senate last term, following stiff opposition from the state’s Labor government and mining sector.

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Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’

When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same time: the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley and the Greens’ Larissa Waters.

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Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Labor's pledge to deliver a once-in-a-generation overhaul of environmental laws went unfulfilled in its first term, leaving a new minister to finish the job.

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Eighty dead in Gaza bombing, Coalition talks begin, doctors’ gene genius

As ceasefire talks wither, Trump suggests territory could become ‘freedom zone’; Sussan Ley expects partnership talks to ‘take time’

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Green light for party to stand strong on social issues

New Greens leader Larissa Waters says the party will continue to focus on climate action and social justice, despite losing seats in the lower house.

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Larissa Waters urges Labor to be bold while Liberals in ‘electoral wilderness’ and says Greens hurt by ‘Trump effect’

New federal Greens leader says current political climate an opportunity for ‘real reform’ on environmental protections

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Fresh start for the Greens, with new leader Larissa Waters

Queensland Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Australian Greens, following a two-hour partyroom meeting held in the wake of the party’s lacklustre performance in the May 3 election.

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The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?

The 2025 federal election resulted in some unexpected outcomes, including the loss by the Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, of his seat in the House of Representatives. The new Greens leader is Senator Larissa Waters.

The Conversation

Larissa Waters is the new federal Greens leader. Here’s five things to know about her

The former environmental lawyer made history when she became the first person to breastfeed in Australian parliament in 2017

The Guardian - AU

Larissa Waters Has Been Chosen As The New Leader Of The Greens, Replacing Adam Bandt

The Greens held a party meeting in Melbourne this afternoon to choose a new leader after the shock loss of Adam Bandt.

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Larissa Waters elected new federal Greens leader, with Mehreen Faruqi chosen as deputy

Queensland senator says she wants to see ‘politics with heart’ and will remain ‘firm but constructive’ against Labor

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Politics 'with heart', climate action key for top Green

Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.

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The Greens are about to choose a new leader. Here’s how it works – and who could be Adam Bandt’s successor

Sarah Hanson-Young, Larissa Waters and Mehreen Faruqi among possible successors after Bandt’s shock loss in Melbourne

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'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.

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'More power than you think': MPs court women's votes

Childcare, housing, domestic violence and climate change should be front of mind for women when they vote at the election, prominent MPs say.

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Video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group

Exclusive: Video saying Albanese government would adopt ‘far-left’ Greens agenda shared by member of group campaigning in marginal Melbourne seat of Aston

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Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter ‘overblown’ by Dutton – as it happened

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Women voters desperately seeking uplifting policies

Cost-of-living has been a key issue in the election campaign but major parties are being warned gender equality and women's rights remain important to voters.

The Guardian - AU

A landmark Australian inquiry put the spotlight on menopause. But was the process transparent?

Some involved in lobbying for the Senate inquiry had support from big pharma – or stood to gain from menopause being given a higher profile

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Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending

Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.

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Greens Agree To Pass Labor’s ‘Help To Buy’ Housing Bill Despite Previously Calling It A ‘Lottery’

The Greens have agreed to pass Labor's Help To Buy housing policy, after blocking it for months, and trying to improve the bill.

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Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful – as it happened

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Greens to ask Senate to vote to jettison anti-abortion bill in bid to split Coalition on issue

Senator Larissa Waters plans to move motion to discharge abortion bill sponsored by Matt Canavan and Alex Antic

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