Overview

• The Australian Greens have lost three of their four lower house seats in the 2025 federal election, leaving Elizabeth Watson-Brown as their only MP in the House of Representatives.
• Watson-Brown narrowly held the Ryan electorate with 53% of the vote after preferences, achieving a 0.5% swing in her favor.
• Former Greens leader Adam Bandt and MPs Max Chandler-Mather and Stephen Bates were unseated, marking a significant setback for the party in the lower house.
• The Greens retain a strong presence in the Senate with 11 members, positioning the party to push for progressive reforms on climate, housing, and cost-of-living issues.
• Queensland Senator Larissa Waters has not ruled out running for the Greens leadership, with a decision expected later this week.