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‘Politics can be brutal’: Sarah Hanson-Young speaks out about divisions within Greens

Greens sources say the relationship between new leader David Shoebridge and runner-up Mehreen Faruqi is seriously strainedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSarah Hanson-Young has spoken out about major divisions in the Greens party room, offering support to newly elected leader David Shoebridge and describing politics as “brutal”.The South Australian senator contested Wednesday’s leadership ballot, finishing behind Shoebridge and outgoing deputy leader, Mehreen Faruqi. C
Greens sources say the relationship between new leader David Shoebridge and runner-up Mehreen Faruqi is seriously strainedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSarah Hanson-Young has spoken out about major divisions in the Greens party room, offering support to newly elected leader David Shoebridge and describing politics as “brutal”.The South Australian senator contested Wednesday’s leadership ballot, finishing behind Shoebridge and outgoing deputy leader, Mehreen Faruqi. C
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