The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?
- Written by Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
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.
Does it matter that a party leader sits in the Senate, and why do the leaders of major parties almost always come from the lower House?
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