Greens Co-Founder Says Party Must Return to Environmental Roots After Election Setback

The Greens have been drifting further towards left-wing causes and further away from the environmentalism that brought the party into being.

Former Greens Leader Adam Bandt speaks to media in the seat of Wills in Melbourne, Australia, on May 3, 2025. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images

After losing most of its lower house seats at the recent election, the co-founder of the Australian Greens says the party needs to return to its environmental roots and adopt a more pragmatic approach.

Drew Hutton founded the Queensland Greens, and co-founded the Australian Greens alongside retired Senator Bob Brown in the early 1990s.