Greens leader Larissa Waters steps down as party leader, citing health reasons. Multiple outlets report that her pre-existing medical condition, described as chronic kidney disease, has deteriorated, prompting her decision to stand aside.
Reports frame the timing as a sudden announcement. Several outlets say Waters is seeking a slower pace of life as she manages the worsening condition. Others emphasize that the move comes after she has led the party for a little over a year, and that she previously took over from Adam Bandt following his departure from politics after last year’s federal election.
On process, outlets agree that the Greens will select a new leader in the coming days. The exact method varies by report: some describe a decision by party leadership and others specify that MPs are expected to vote, including mention of a secret ballot later this week.
