Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Party Office Holders

Australian Greens

2:00 pm

Photo of Christine MilneChristine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

by leave—On behalf of the Australian Greens I wish to inform the chamber of changes to our leadership arrangements. On Friday, 13 April, Senator Bob Brown resigned as Leader of the Australian Greens, and on that day I was elected as leader. Adam Bandt was elected as deputy leader.

Honourable Senators:

Honourable senators interjecting

Photo of John HoggJohn Hogg (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Order on both sides! Senator Milne is entitled to be heard in silence.

Photo of Christine MilneChristine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the former Leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Brown, for his dedication and inspiration during his time as leader.