Senior members of the Green Party are reviewing how the party decides its policies after membership more than triples since Zack Polanski became leader, according to reports. The discussion centers on the party’s direct-democracy model, in which policy proposals are decided by members who attend one of two annual party conferences. Under this system, only those physically present at the conferences vote, meaning influence can concentrate among participants able to travel to events.
Some Greens argue that the current structure can give an advantage to organised fringe activists who consistently attend conference, potentially skewing outcomes away from a broader membership base. The party is therefore examining possible changes to its internal processes and structures to improve representation and effectiveness as the party’s membership expands.
The reporting indicates the review is aimed at ensuring policy decisions better reflect the views of members overall, rather than those able to attend conferences. No final changes or specific reforms are described in the available excerpts.
