Greens Leader Adam Bandt Risks Losing Seat in Election

The Australian Greens are facing significant losses in the federal election, with leader Adam Bandt at risk of losing his Melbourne seat to Labor's Sarah Witty. The party has already conceded two key Queensland seats, Brisbane and Griffith, to Labor after major swings, and their remaining stronghold in Ryan is also in jeopardy. This election marks a reversal of the Greens' 2022 gains, largely due to a collapse in the Liberal vote that has benefited Labor. High-profile Greens MPs Stephen Bates and Max Chandler-Mather have conceded defeat, raising the prospect that the party could be left without lower house representation. Despite these setbacks, Bandt highlighted the Greens’ record national vote as a positive, though it may not translate into seats. The party continues to perform better in the Senate, where it is projected to secure multiple spots.