‘Somewhat concerning’: Leadership change reignites Labor-Greens tensions
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The shift on Albanese's left has revived questions about whether the Greens will act as "blockers" or push Labor into deeper reform.
The Prime Minister has hit back at Greens leader David Shoebridge after the newly-elected leader took aim at Labor in his first press conference. The relationship between the two parties has often proven crucial for passing reform, with the government relying on Greens support. Now, tensions have sparked once again.
In this episode:
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and David Shoebridge exchange words about their parties and the direction of their leadership. David Shoebridge's vision for the Greens party. Experts comment on the past, present and future of the Labor and Greens relationship in parliament. Shoebridge's ascension to party leader, and how he may need to unite his party.SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.
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