Greens leader Larissa Waters steps down for health reasons
Greens leader Larissa Waters is stepping down due to ill health and will take medical leave.
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“Larissa Waters quits as Greens leader due to illness”
Greens leader Larissa Waters resigns because of illness
Key points
- Greens leader Larissa Waters resigns due to illness after 15 months in charge.
- A secret ballot will be held this week to elect a new leader.
- Waters cites chronic kidney disease and a downturn in health as reasons.
- She plans to return to the Senate after medical leave, not creating a vacancy.
- The Greens have faced leadership turmoil and reduced electoral gains in recent elections.
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“Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health”
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Greens leader Larissa Waters is stepping down due to ill health and will take medical leave.