The Australian Greens are set to hold a leadership vote today, with two new contenders expected to enter the contest. Party sources said yesterday and today that David Shoebridge and Steph Hodgins‑May are the most likely candidates to challenge for the top position.
Both Shoebridge and Hodgins‑May have been active in the party’s recent policy debates, and their names have surfaced in several internal discussions about the direction of the Greens in the coming years.
While the party has not yet announced a formal timetable for the leadership ballot, insiders suggest that the vote will take place later in the day, with the outcome expected to be announced shortly thereafter.
Observers note that the leadership contest comes at a time when the Greens are looking to strengthen their position ahead of the next federal election, and the outcome could shape the party’s strategy on key issues such as climate change, social justice and economic reform.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
