Whither the Greens in the wake of the Cox defection?
Many voters still approve of the party’s approach, but it’s been a dispiriting few years for the Greens. Where next?
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Rachel Withers
17:21
‘No silver medal in politics’: Did Climate 200 get bang for its buck this election?
Labor up, Greens down, crossbench sidelined. As for Climate 200, Saturday night was not its night. So how is Simon
Rachel Withers
04:29
Can the 2022 ‘teal’ incumbents ward off their Liberal challengers?
Lobby groups like Advance, Better Australia, Australians for Prosperity and News Corp have spent months attacking the teals, but no-one
Rachel Withers
08:21
Spender wants to fix intergenerational inequality. Just don’t ask her who should pay
The independent member for Wentworth is going after negative gearing — at least on (green) paper. The post Spender wants
Rachel Withers
04:22
Yes, Australia should extend the length of our parliamentary terms — we never really break out of election mode
Moving to four-year terms would at least put to bed the endless talk of whether we should move to four-year
Rachel Withers
13:22
Nicolette Boele ‘gave up’ on politics over Labor’s climate inaction. Now she wants to win a Liberal seat
Outgoing Bradfield MP Paul Fletcher has called the teals a 'Green left con job'. Independent candidate Nicolette Boele says it
Rachel Withers
12:26
‘I think the major parties need a kick in the nuts’: How ‘Punter’s Politics’ stormed Parliament House
Punter Konrad has built up a large social following by questioning politicians on behalf of 'the punters'. The post ‘I
Rachel Withers
19:33
Labor is ‘staring down’ the annoying Greens on housing. But is that smart politics?
The Albanese government is reportedly giving away 'nothing' in negotiations with the Greens on housing. It might be smarter to
