Greens leader Larissa Waters steps down for health reasons
They publishedLarissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health
28 Sept, 10:13ZGreens leader Larissa Waters steps down for health reasons
28 Sept, 10:30ZGreens leader Larissa Waters resigns because of illness
28 Sept, 10:44ZGreens leader Larissa Waters steps down due to health issue
First reportThe Guardian · 28 Sept, 10:13Z
Latest reporttheage.com.au · 28 Sept, 10:44Z
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Why it matters
What
Greens leader Larissa Waters is stepping down due to ill health and will take medical leave.
Why
Waters plans to return as a Queensland senator after treatment for her pre-existing kidney disease.
Watch
A party room meeting will choose her successor next week, with deputy Mehreen Faruqi and others possible contenders.
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Summary
- Greens leader Larissa Waters announces stepping down due to ill health.
- A party room meeting will choose her successor next week.
- Waters has a pre-existing kidney disease and health declined recently.
- She will take medical leave before returning to Senate representation for Queensland.
- Deputy Mehreen Faruqi and others may contest the leadership ballot.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- National Greens leader Larissa Waters has stood down as leader of the party.
- She is managing chronic kidney disease.
- Waters seeks a slower pace of life while prioritising health.
- The article mentions ongoing political coverage and various unrelated items.
- No replacement date or successor details are provided in the content.