David Shoebridge wants the Greens to ‘seize this moment’. Is his more combative style the answer?

David Shoebridge, leader of the Greens, is urging his party to capitalize on the current political moment. He believes his more combative approach could be the key to connecting with millions of disaffected voters who have become disillusioned with traditional politics.

The Greens have maintained a relatively stable level of support, hovering between 10-12% in recent polls, despite a surge in One Nation's popularity and the erosion of votes from both the Coalition and Labor parties. This seemingly stable position might be attributed to the challenging political landscape, which includes a center-left Labor government struggling to maintain its majority, a growing anti-immigration sentiment led by a populist party with billionaire backing, a Coalition in turmoil, a cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by rising interest rates and inflation, and public concern over the impact of tech giants, data centers, and AI oligarchs.