Breaking: Greens leader Larissa Waters steps down due to illness
The Greens have revealed that the leader has been dealing with a pre-existing medical condition, which has worsened.
Greens leader Senator Larissa Waters has resigned from her role due to health concerns. She was elected leader in 2025 and has managed a "pre-existing kidney disease" that has worsened over time. Waters informed the party that the demands of the leadership, particularly the extra travel required, were incompatible with her health needs.
While the prognosis for her recovery is positive, Waters has decided that prioritising her health is more important than continuing as leader. She plans to use her balance of power in the Senate to secure positive outcomes, such as environmental law reform and gun reform. Waters will take medical leave but intends to return to parliament as soon as possible.
She expressed sadness over leaving her role as leader. The next steps for the party's leadership will be determined in the coming week.
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